Presentation
Right trigeminal neuralgia
Patient Data
Age: 20 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Neurovascular compression of trigeminal nerve
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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.
From the case:
Neurovascular compression of trigeminal nerve
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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.