An Unusual Variation of the Accessory Nerve.

Publication Title

Cureus

Authors

Yusuf Alimi
Joe Iwanaga
Marios Loukas
Rod J Oskouian, Neurosurgery, Swedish Neuroscience Institute, Seattle, USA.Follow
R Shane Tubbs

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-9-2018

Keywords

accessory nerve; internal jugular vein; sternocleidomastoid muscle; variations

Abstract

The accessory nerve is an important nerve in the head and neck regions. Some variants of this nerve's anatomy have been reported. Herein, we present an unusual report and review the extant medical literature regarding other more commonly found derailments of this nerve's anatomy.

Clinical Institute

Neurosciences (Brain & Spine)

Specialty

Neurosciences

Specialty

Pathology & Laboratory Medicine