Teaching neuroimages: microvascular decompression of the optic nerve.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Vascular compression is a known cause of cranial nerve dysfunction in a variety of disease states including trigeminal neuralgia, hemifacial spasm, and hypoglossal neuralgia.(1,2.)
Medical subject headings
- Microvascular Decompression Surgery
- Nerve Compression Syndromes
- Optic Nerve Diseases