Optic Nerve and Chiasma Compression by a Dolichoectatic Internal Carotid Artery

Abstract

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We describe an unusual type of neurovascular conflict between an elongated internal carotid artery and the optic nerve-chiasma complex.

The fundamental role of conventional MR and MR angiography in the demonstration of the neurovascular conflict is illustrated.

Keywords

magnetic resonance magnetic resonance angiography neurovascular conflict carotid arteries abnormalities or diseases optic chiasm optic nerve

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