Cavernous malformation of the trigeminal nerve.
A cavernous malformation involving the Gasserian ganglion, 2nd and 3rd divisions of the trigeminal nerve on the left side was resected via an extradural route in a 54 year old male. Cavernous malformations of the cranial nerves are rare. Specific origin from the trigeminal nerve has not been previously reported.
Neurosurgery Service, Pedro Hispano Hospital, Matosinhos, Portugal.
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L
Mascarenhas
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Magalhães
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Z
Magalhães
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H
Romão
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M
Resende
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J
Resende-Pereira
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M
Honavar
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Rocha Vaz
D003390:Cranial Nerve Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006392:Hemangioma, Cavernous / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020433:Trigeminal Nerve Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*