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Anomalous origin of the middle meningeal artery from the posterior inferior cerebellar artery. 2011

Abraham Kuruvilla, and Adanze N Aguwa, and Anthony W Lee, and Andrew R Xavier
Department of Neurology, Wayne State University School of Medicine Detroit, MI, USA. akuruvilla@doctor4u.com

Various anastomosis and aberrant origins of the middle meningeal artery (MMA) have been documented in literature. However, there has been no report of its origin from the posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) or its branches. In this report, we discuss an anomalous origin of the MMA from the PICA. Also, we discuss the embryological and anatomical development of the MMA. Imaging identification of the origin of the MMA is important while planning surgical and endovascular interventions in the region of the skull base.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008576 Meningeal Arteries Arteries which supply the dura mater. Arteries, Meningeal,Artery, Meningeal,Meningeal Artery
D008875 Middle Aged An adult aged 45 - 64 years. Middle Age
D002531 Cerebellum The part of brain that lies behind the BRAIN STEM in the posterior base of skull (CRANIAL FOSSA, POSTERIOR). It is also known as the "little brain" with convolutions similar to those of CEREBRAL CORTEX, inner white matter, and deep cerebellar nuclei. Its function is to coordinate voluntary movements, maintain balance, and learn motor skills. Cerebella,Corpus Cerebelli,Parencephalon,Cerebellums,Parencephalons
D002533 Cerebral Angiography Radiography of the vascular system of the brain after injection of a contrast medium. Angiography, Cerebral,Angiographies, Cerebral,Cerebral Angiographies
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D014711 Vertebral Artery The first branch of the SUBCLAVIAN ARTERY with distribution to muscles of the NECK; VERTEBRAE; SPINAL CORD; CEREBELLUM; and interior of the CEREBRUM. Vertebral Arteries,Arteries, Vertebral,Artery, Vertebral

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