Communication of the transverse cervical nerve with the marginal mandibular nerve: a previously unreported anatomical variant |
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Authors: | W.J. Reuther J.N. BlytheR. Anand P.A. Brennan |
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Affiliation: | Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham, Portsmouth, United Kingdom |
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Abstract: | Communications between the transverse cervical nerve (C2 and 3) and the cervical branch of the facial nerve have been reported. We describe a case in which the transverse cervical nerve joined the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve. It was found during a selective neck dissection and to our knowledge is the first report of such a communication. We discuss the clinical relevance particularly in relation to confusion with the marginal mandibular branch of the facial nerve when operating in the submandibular region. |
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Keywords: | Transverse cervical nerve Marginal mandibular nerve Communication Anatomical variant |
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