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MASCARENHAS, L. et al. Cavernous malformation of the trigeminal nerve. Neurocirugía [online]. 2006, vol.17, n.1, pp.64-67. ISSN 1130-1473.

A cavernous malformation involving the Gasserian ganglion, 2^nd and 3^rd divisions of the trigeminal nerve on the left side was resected via an extradural route in a 54 year old male. Cavernous malformations of the cranial nerves are rare. Specific origin from the trigeminal nerve has not been previously reported.

Palabras clave : Cavernous malformation; Trigeminal nerve; Surgery.

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