Hemifacial Spasm Caused by Vascular Compression:MRI Diagnosis
- VernacularTitle:血管压迫性偏侧面肌痉挛的MRI诊断
- Author:
Rui YAN
;
Hong WANG
;
Youmin GUO
;
Wende NING
;
Junle YANG
;
Jiping DONG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
MR imaging;
MRA;
3D-time of flight;
hemifacial spasm
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(05):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To evaluate MR diagnostic value of neurovascular compression in patients with hemifacial spasm(HFS). Methods MRI and MRA manifestations and operative results of eighteen patients with HFS were reviewed retrospectively.Results (1)The roots of the facial nerve involved sides were compressed by vessel in all cases.(2)There was statistical correlation between the vascular compression of the root exit zone(REZ)of facial nerves and the symptoms of HFS(P
