Neurovascular compression of trigeminal nerve

Case contributed by Zentout Sofiane
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Right trigeminal neuralgia

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Female

MRI showing neurovascular compression of the right trigeminal nerve by a loop of the superior cerebellar artery at the root entry zone.

Annotated image

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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