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The primitive hypoglossal artery (PHA) is a rare persistent carotid–basilar anastomosis. Usually it is found incidentally on angiography, but detection may be of importance for patient management. In the presented case MR- and CT angiography, which to our knowledge have not yet been reported in PHA, provided important additional information.
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Received 19 November 1996; Revision received 17 February 1997; Accepted 10 March 1997
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Oelerich, M., Schuierer, G. Primitive hypoglossal artery: demonstration with digital subtraction-, MR- and CT angiography. Eur Radiol 7, 1492–1494 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050322
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s003300050322