Abstract
We describe an unusual type of neurovascular conflict between an elongated internal carotid artery and the optic nerve-chiasma complex. The fundamental role of conventional MR and MR angiography in the demonstration of the neurovascular conflict is illustrated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 199-201 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Rivista di Neuroradiologia |
| Volume | 11 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| Publication status | Published - 1998 |
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Keywords
- Abnormalities or diseases
- Carotid arteries
- Magnetic resonance
- Magnetic resonance angiography
- Neurovascular conflict
- Optic chiasm
- Optic nerve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Neurology
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
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Blandino, A., Longo, M., Salpietro, F. M., Alafaci, C., Narbone, C., Bramanti, P., & Pandolfo, I. (1998). Optic nerve and chiasma compression by a dolichoectatic internal carotid artery: An unusual type of neurovascular conflict. Value of MR and MRA case report. Rivista di Neuroradiologia, 11(2), 199-201.