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Extracranial hypoglossal neurofibroma with a variant ansa cervicalis: a case report
PurposeThis case report aims to explore a rare combination of findings in a cadaver donor: variant ansa cervicalis, vagus (CN X) and hypoglossal (CN...
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The ptotic tongue—imaging appearance and pathology localization along the course of the hypoglossal nerve
CT and MRI findings of tongue ptosis and atrophy should alert radiologists to potential pathology along the course of the hypoglossal nerve (cranial...
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Airways and craniofacial assessment in children affected by achondroplasia with and without sleep-disordered breathing: quantitative magnetic resonance study
PurposeTo identify MRI-based quantitative craniofacial variables linked to airways narrowing and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) development in...
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Imaging features to distinguish posterior fossa ependymoma subgroups
ObjectivesPosterior fossa ependymoma group A (EPN_PFA) and group B (EPN_PFB) can be distinguished by their DNA methylation and give rise to different...
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The investigation of cranial fossae in the intracranial cavity of fixed cadaveric skull bases: associations with sex, laterality, and clinical significance
PurposeOur study aims to investigate three parts of the intracranial cavity, their distances to essential anatomical landmarks, and the correlations...
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Anatomy of the posterior Fossa: a comprehensive description for pediatric brain tumors
Posterior fossa tumors are the most common pediatric brain tumors, and present unique challenges in terms of their location and surgical management....
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Assessing the morphology and bone mineral density of the immature pars lateralis as an indicator of age
Age estimation is crucial when the state of personhood is a mitigating factor in the identification of immature human remains. The maturation...
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Exploring the uncharted: adenoid cystic carcinoma nestled in temporal bone
BackgroundAdenoid cystic carcinoma is an uncommon malignancy primarily arising from salivary glands. An extremely rare site for adenoid cystic...
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Evaluation of cranial nerve involvement in chordomas and chondrosarcomas: a retrospective imaging study
PurposeCranial nerve involvement (CNI) influences the treatment strategies and prognosis of head and neck tumors. However, its incidence in skull...
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Flat panel CT versus multidetector CT in skull base imaging: are there differences in image quality?
BackgroundPurpose of this study was to compare image quality of the skull base in standard 20s protocol flat panel computed tomography (FPCT) with...
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Composition of encephalic arteries and origin of the basilar artery are different between vertebrates
Intracranial arterial anatomy is lacking for most mammalian and non-mammalian model species, especially concerning the origin of the basilar artery...
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Combined telovelar posterolateral (far lateral) approach for the resection of a large posterior fossa ependymoma: how I do it
BackgroundEpendymomas are glial cell tumors whose recommended treatment, according to the recent European guidelines, is surgical. Patient outcomes,...
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Extra-axial cranial nerve enhancement: a pattern-based approach
Cranial nerve enhancement is a common and challenging MRI finding that requires a meticulous and systematic evaluation to identify the correct...
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Exploring the potential of cranial non-metric traits as a tool for personal identification: the never-ending dilemma
Forensic anthropologists tasked with identification of skeletal remains often have to set up new strategies to overcome the limitations of...
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A scarce combination of arterial variants: an occipital artery originating from the internal carotid artery associated with a linguofacial trunk
The occipital artery (OA) typically originates from the external carotid artery (ECA). Variations of the ECA has been well described in the current...
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Functional and morphological changes in hypoplasic posterior fossa
BackgroundThe knowledge of the development and the anatomy of the posterior cranial fossa (PCF) is crucial to define the occurrence and the prognosis...
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Skull base dural reflection models: tool for teaching neuroanatomy at resource-scarce centers
Skull base dural reflections are complex, and along with various ligaments joining sutures of the skull base, are related to most important vessels...
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Current Concepts of Ablative Surgery in Oral Cavity Cancer
IntroductionAblative surgery has evolved over the years with the attempt to extirpate the tumor in its entirety with the understanding of the...
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A two-stage combined anterolateral and endoscopic endonasal approach to the petroclival region: an anatomical study and clinical application
ObjectThe pretemporal transcavernous anterior petrosal (PTAP) approach and the combined petrosal (CP) approach have been used to resect petroclival...
