1999
DOI: 10.1007/s002340050782
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Carotid canal dehiscence in the human skull

Abstract: Abnormalities of the floor of the carotid canal have been studied in 538 skulls. These abnormalities range from a fissure to total absence of the floor. This variation may be caused by abnormalities of the internal carotid artery or deficiencies in ossification of the skull base. CT suggests that these changes should be taken into account by surgeons working on the skull base.

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“…In about 20% of patients with acromegaly, the bone that usually covers the internal carotid artery is dehiscent, leaving the artery exposed to the sinus cavity. Carotid artery dehiscence has been reported in 1.1-8.3% of cases in cadaver or radiological studies [8,10,11]. The incidence of 6.6% found in our control group is consistent with previous reports.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…In about 20% of patients with acromegaly, the bone that usually covers the internal carotid artery is dehiscent, leaving the artery exposed to the sinus cavity. Carotid artery dehiscence has been reported in 1.1-8.3% of cases in cadaver or radiological studies [8,10,11]. The incidence of 6.6% found in our control group is consistent with previous reports.…”
Section: Discussionsupporting
confidence: 92%
“…The origin of two branches can be identified from this portion, the caroticotympanic artery (which is inconsistent) and the pterygoid branch (present in approximately 30%) [ 30 ]. Additionally, it is worth noting that roughly in more than 80% of cases, there is a dorsal (endocranial) dehiscence of the petrous carotid canal, which can have critical clinical implications [ 16 , 34 ].…”
Section: Internal Carotid Arterymentioning
confidence: 99%