Neurovascular compression of trigeminal nerve

Case contributed by Zentout Sofiane
Diagnosis almost certain

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Right trigeminal neuralgia

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
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FIESTA
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MRA TOF
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3DTOF
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Coronal
T2
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Axial T1
C+ fat sat
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Axial
DWI
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Axial
FLAIR
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Sagittal
T1
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Axial
Gradient Echo
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MRI showing neurovascular compression of the right trigeminal nerve by a loop of the superior cerebellar artery at the root entry zone.

Annotated image
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Red arrow: Trigeminal nerve.

Green arrow: Superior cerebellar artery.

Case Discussion

This case demonstrates compression of the trigeminal nerve by a loop of the superior cerebellar artery.

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