Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery: an incidental autopsy finding and its significance in clinical practice.
| Title | Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery: an incidental autopsy finding and its significance in clinical practice. |
| Publication Type | Journal Article |
| Year of Publication | 2007 |
| Authors | Paraskevas, G. K., Tsitsopoulos P. P., Papaziogas B., & Spanidou S. |
| Journal | Folia Morphol (Warsz) |
| Volume | 66 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pagination | 143-7 |
| Date Published | 2007 May |
| ISSN | 0015-5659 |
| Keywords | Basilar Artery, Carotid Artery, Internal, Cranial Fossa, Posterior, Humans, Hypoglossal Nerve, Vertebral Artery |
| Abstract | Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery (PPHA) is a recognised, albeit infrequent, intracranial vascular anomaly usually detected during angiography. Its presence is associated with an increased incidence of aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation and ischaemic stroke. A unique case of PHHA discovered during autopsy is described. Additionally, the significance of PPHA in neuroscience is discussed in detail. |
| Alternate Journal | Folia Morphol (Warsz) |
| PubMed ID | 17594674 |
