Question 84 (part 2) · LDEK · Cranial nerves and facial pain

Most common causes of nerve V neuralgia is neurovascular conflict pf nerve V and:

1) inferior cerebellar artery;
2) basilar artery;
3) vertebral artery;
4) petrosal vein;
5) vertebral vein.
Correct answer is:
  1. A. 2,3,4.
  2. B. 1,2,4,5.
  3. C. 1,2,3,4.
  4. D. 1,3,5.
  5. E. 2,4,5.
Hint

Think about which vessels actually run in the cerebellopontine angle close to the trigeminal root entry zone.

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