Open-access Persistence of a hypoglossal artery: case report

Persistência da artéria hipoglossa: relato de caso

Abstract

The authors present a case of persistent hypoglossal artery. Persistent hypoglossal artery is the second most common carotid-basilar anastomosis with a frequency of 0.02% to 0.09% and it can be associated with cerebrovascular disease. Diagnosis is by imaging methods and angiotomography is the method most often employed.

carotid artery; hypoglossal artery; hypoglossal canal


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