Unique presentation of maxillary artery, lingual nerve, and inferior alveolar nerve complex

Knowledge of variations in arteries and nerves of infratemporal fossa may be helpful in radical neck dissection and in dental procedures to avoid the complications. We present an unusual case in which maxillary artery was found deep (medial) to lateral pterygoid muscle. Lingual nerve originated from...

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Published inInternational journal of applied and basic medical research Vol. 1; no. 2; pp. 125 - 126
Main Authors Daimi, S R, Siddiqui, A U, Vyas, V R, Sheikh, Siraj
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.07.2011
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Case Report
Diagnosis
Dissection
Entrapment neuropathies
Maxillofacial surgery
Risk factors
Veins & arteries
United States
lingual nerve
maxillary artery
lateral pterygoid muscle
Inferior alveolar nerve
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Summary:Knowledge of variations in arteries and nerves of infratemporal fossa may be helpful in radical neck dissection and in dental procedures to avoid the complications. We present an unusual case in which maxillary artery was found deep (medial) to lateral pterygoid muscle. Lingual nerve originated from two roots: anterior and posterior. Anterior root originated from common trunk and the posterior root directly from mandibular nerve. Inferior alveolar nerve was a continuation of the common trunk. Branches of mandibular nerve formed a loop through which passed the second part of maxillary artery. The clinical significance of the present variations has been discussed.
ISSN:2229-516X
2248-9606
DOI:10.4103/2229-516X.91163