Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery: an incidental autopsy finding and its significance in clinical practice

G.K. Paraskevas; P.Ph. Tsitsopoulos; B. Papaziogas; S. Spanidou

Vol 66, No 2 (2007)

Case report

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2007-03-09

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Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery: an incidental autopsy finding and its significance in clinical practice

G.K. Paraskevas, P.Ph. Tsitsopoulos, B. Papaziogas, S. Spanidou

Folia Morphol 2007;66(2):143-147.

Vol 66, No 2 (2007)

CASE REPORTS

Submitted: 2012-02-06

Published online: 2007-03-09

Abstract

Persistent primitive hypoglossal artery (PPHA) is a recognised, albeit infrequent, intracranial vascular anomaly usually detected during angiography. Its presence is associated with an increased incidence of aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation and ischaemic stroke. A unique case of PHHA discovered during autopsy is described. Additionally, the significance of PPHA in neuroscience is discussed in detail.