Trigeminal nerve and pathologies in magnetic resonance imaging - a pictorial review
Altan Gunes, Elif Bulut, Ayca Akgoz, Burce Mocan, Rahsan Gocmen, Kader Karli Oguz, Altan Gunes, Elif Bulut, Ayca Akgoz, Burce Mocan, Rahsan Gocmen, Kader Karli Oguz
Abstract
A variety of conditions may affect the trigeminal nerve. Magnetic resonance imaging is the modality of choice when trigeminal nerve pathology is suspected, and this modality plays an essential role in detecting causes. This review illustrates some of the pathological conditions relevant to the trigeminal nerve in magnetic resonance imaging.
Keywords: magnetic resonance imaging; trigeminal nerve pain.
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