Internal auditory artery
Internal Auditory Artery
The Internal Auditory Artery (IAA) is a branch of the Anterior Inferior Cerebellar Artery (AICA) that supplies blood to the inner ear. It is a critical component of the auditory system, and its obstruction can lead to sudden sensorineural hearing loss or vestibular schwannoma.
Anatomy[edit | edit source]
The IAA originates from the AICA, which is a branch of the basilar artery. It enters the internal auditory meatus along with the facial nerve and vestibulocochlear nerve. The artery then divides into the labyrinthine artery, which supplies the cochlea, vestibule, and semicircular canals, and the anterior vestibular artery, which supplies the saccule and utricle.
Clinical significance[edit | edit source]
The IAA is susceptible to ischemia, which can result in sudden sensorineural hearing loss. This condition is often associated with vertigo, tinnitus, and aural fullness. The artery can also be affected by vestibular schwannoma, a benign tumor that can compress the artery and disrupt blood flow to the inner ear.
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