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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia
ISSN: 1394-195X
Vol. 21, No. 5, 2014, pp. 71-74
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Bioline Code: mj14067
Full paper language: English
Document type: Case Report
Document available free of charge
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Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, Vol. 21, No. 5, 2014, pp. 71-74
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Anomalous Bilateral Communication between the Inferior Alveolar Nerve and the Auriculotemporal Nerve: A Rare Variation
BHARDWAJ, Nikha; SAHNI, Priya; SINGHVI, Abhishek; NAYAK, Meghanand & TIWARI, Vineeta
Abstract
Branches of the posterior division of the mandibular nerve show various anomalous communications in the infratemporal region. Understanding such communication has relevance in the management of neuropathies and surgical procedures in this region. This study was conducted to explore such communicating branches, anticipating that they might provide information of clinical significance. A total of 15 human cadavers (30 infratemporal regions) were studied to explore such communicating branches in infratemporal region. The branches of the posterior division of the mandibular nerve were carefully dissected, and these branches were studied and analysed for any abnormal course. In one case, a rare type of bilateral communication between the auriculotemporal nerve and the inferior alveolar nerve, forming a loop with no association with any structure, was observed. It is possible that such communicating branches may be associated with delayed regression of the first arch vessels. The clinical implications of these anomalous communications require further detailed study for improved management of neuropathies and surgical procedures.
Keywords
mandibular nerve; auriculotemporal nerve; inferior alveolar nerve; variation
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