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Persistence of the otic artery with neurological sequelae: case report

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Persistence of intracranial fetal vasculature may be encountered by the neurosurgeon. Of these, the otic artery is extremely rare and to some, a true case has to date, not been authenticated. We report an adult patient found to harbor an otic artery. Moreover, neurological sequelae of this fetal vascular connection are believed to have occurred. This case and a review of germane literature are presented.

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  1. Pediatric Neurosurgery, Children’s Hospital, 1600 7th Avenue South ACC 400, Birmingham, AL, 35233, USA

    R. Shane Tubbs

  2. Division of Neurosurgery, University of Alabama, Birmingham, USA

    Martin M. Mortazavi

  3. Clarian Neuroscience, Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine and Indiana University Department of Neurosurgery, Indianapolis, IN, USA

    Andrew J. Denardo & Aaron A. Cohen-Gadol

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Shane Tubbs, R., Mortazavi, M.M., Denardo, A.J. et al. Persistence of the otic artery with neurological sequelae: case report. Surg Radiol Anat 34, 191–193 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-011-0853-3

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