Aberrant internal carotid artery

Case contributed by Mostafa Elfeky , 23 Mar 2013
Diagnosis not applicable
Changed by Mostafa Elfeky, 2 Jun 2017

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A deficientDeficient bony plate along the tympanic portion of internal carotid artery at the ICA (aberrant ICA) is a normal variant and can be mistaken with glomus jugularemiddle tympanic cavity. The artery passes lateral to the cochlear promontory.

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Aberrant internal carotid artery , normal variant

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Age was set to 40.
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 Aberrant internal carotid artery is a normal variant and can be mistaken with glomus jugulare. Recognizing the findings of Aberrant internal carotid artery is important to avoid potentially severe surgical complications. 

  • -<p><a href="/articles/aberrant-internal-carotid-artery" title="Aberrant internal carotid artery">Aberrant internal carotid artery</a></p>
  • +<p> <a href="/articles/aberrant-internal-carotid-artery">Aberrant internal carotid artery </a>is a normal variant and can be mistaken with glomus jugulare. Recognizing the findings of <a href="/articles/aberrant-internal-carotid-artery">Aberrant internal carotid artery</a> is important to avoid potentially severe surgical complications. </p>
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HeadacheLeft ear bruit

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