Persistence of a hypoglossal artery: case report

Abstract

The authors present a case of persistent hypoglossal artery. Persistent hypoglossal artery is the second most common carotid-basilar anastomosis with a frequency of 0.02% to 0.09% and it can be associated with cerebrovascular disease. Diagnosis is by imaging methods and angiotomography is the method most often employed.

Keywords

• artéria carótida
• artéria hipoglossa
• canal hipoglosso