Rare anatomical variation of the hypoglossal canal
morphology, morphometry and clinical-surgical implications
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https://doi.org/10.56102/afmo.2023.290Keywords:
Anatomy, Hypoglossal nerve, Neurosurgery, Measurement equipment, Anatomic variationAbstract
The hypoglossal nerve canal is a bony structure present above the occipital condyle and gives passage to important structures, such as the hypoglossal nerve, the meningeal branch of the ascending pharyngeal artery and the emissary vein of the basilar plexus. This structure can undergo variations, being a field of study of particular interest to researchers, especially due to its clinical, radiological and surgical implications. The aim of this study was to report
a rare anatomical variation of the hypoglossal canal and describe the morphological and morphometric aspects and its topographical relationship with the occipital condyle, in addition to discussing the main clinical and surgical implications of this structure.
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