[Persistent primitive trigeminal artery associated with brain cavernoma. Case report]

Neurochirurgie. 2004 Sep;50(4):492-5. doi: 10.1016/s0028-3770(04)98330-0.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Among cases of embryonic carotid-basilar anastomosis which may persist after birth, persistent trigeminal artery is the most common. It has been associated with a wide variety of intracranial abnormalities. We are unaware of any other reported association with cavernoma. We report a young woman who experienced seizures following spontaneous abortion. A CT scan disclosed a right frontal hematoma. MRI revealed a cavernoma associated with a persistent trigeminal artery. The cavernoma was removed through a frontal approach. The aim of the present case is to report another type of lesion fortuitously associated with a persistent trigeminal artery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Basilar Artery / abnormalities*
  • Brain Neoplasms / complications*
  • Carotid Arteries / abnormalities*
  • Female
  • Hemangioma, Cavernous / complications*
  • Humans