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[Hormone disorders caused by intrasellar persistent trigeminal artery]
Eva Osztie1, Sándor Czirják, Károly Rácz
1Országos Idegsebészeti Tudományos Intézet, MR-laboratórium H-1145 Budapest, Amerikai út 45. osztie@mailer.oiti.hu
Ideggyogyaszati Szemle
|March 14, 2003
Summary
Persistent trigeminal artery, a common brain vascular anomaly, is diagnosed using advanced imaging like MRI. This diagnosis is crucial for safe surgery and understanding hormonal issues.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
- Neuroimaging
Background:
- Persistent trigeminal artery (PTA) is a congenital anomaly of intracranial arteries.
- It is a relatively common finding among cerebrovascular developmental variations.
Observation:
- Diagnostic modalities have evolved from carotid angiography to CT, DSA, MRI, and MRA.
- A case report is presented to illustrate the clinical relevance of PTA.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of PTA aids in preventing surgical complications associated with pituitary adenomas and aneurysms.
- PTA may offer an explanation for unexplained hormonal abnormalities.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of PTA is essential for neurosurgical planning.
- Understanding PTA's association with hormonal dysfunction can improve patient management and diagnostic approaches.