A rare anatomical variation of the spinal accessory nerve

J Laryngol Otol. 2007 Mar;121(3):277-8. doi: 10.1017/S002221510600418X. Epub 2006 Nov 2.

Abstract

Considerable inter- and intra-individual anatomical differences can be observed during neck dissections. In this case report, we describe an unusual relationship of the accessory nerve to the internal jugular vein.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Accessory Nerve / abnormalities*
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Jugular Veins / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Neck Dissection*