A previously unreported variant of the auriculotemporal nerve.
Morphologie
; 106(355): 310-313, 2022 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Venous fenestrations are rare and when present often are not pierced by regional nerves. Herein, we report an unusual case of a fenestrated superficial temporal vein (STV). Anterior to the external ear, where the STV and superficial temporal artery normally travel with the auriculotemporal nerve (ATN), the nerve was found to pierce the STV. The fenestration within the STV was approximately 0.35mm in diameter, and there was no sign of compression of the ATN as it traversed this vessel. Following the site of penetration of the STV by the ATN, the nerve had a normal course into the skin and surrounding fascia. To our knowledge, this is the first report of a fenestrated STV being pierced by the ATN. Such an anatomical variation might be considered by clinicians who treat patients with pathology of this region.
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MEDLINE
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Nervo Mandibular
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Morphologie
Assunto da revista:
ANATOMIA
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos