The role of persistent primitive trigeminal artery in development of neurovascular conflict: clinical observation
https://doi.org/10.63769/1683-3295-2026-28-1-101-106
Abstract
A clinical case of neurovascular contact of the trigeminal nerve with the persistent primitive trigeminal artery is presented with a discussion of the mechanisms of development of neurovascular conflict and the possibilities of treatment.
About the Authors
E. V. Grigorieva
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine, Russian University of Medicine, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
E. V. Grigorieva
building 4, 1A Kuskovskaya St., Moscow, 111398
L. A. Savin
N. A. Semashko Scientific and Educational Institute of Clinical Medicine, Russian University of Medicine, Ministry of Health of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
L. A. Savin
building 4, 1A Kuskovskaya St., Moscow, 111398
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Grigorieva E.V., Savin L.A. The role of persistent primitive trigeminal artery in development of neurovascular conflict: clinical observation. Russian journal of neurosurgery. 2026;28(1):101-106. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.63769/1683-3295-2026-28-1-101-106
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