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The glossopharyngeal, vagus and spinal accessory nerves

2010; Elsevier BV; Volume: 74; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1016/j.ejrad.2009.05.064

1872-7727

Cheng Kang Ong, Vincent Fook Hin Chong,

Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation

The glossopharyngeal, vagus and spinal accessory nerves are closely related anatomically, and to a certain extent, functionally. We present an overview of their anatomy, highlighting the important clinical and imaging implications. The main pathologic lesions arising from these nerves are also discussed and the imaging features reviewed.