Superior anastomotic vein

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Superior Anastomotic Vein is a vein that is part of the human circulatory system. It is also known as the vein of Trolard, named after the French neurologist Antoine Louis Trolard.

Etymology[edit | edit source]

The term "Superior Anastomotic Vein" is derived from the Latin word 'superior', meaning 'higher', and 'anastomotic', which refers to a connection or opening between two things, in this case, veins. The vein is named after Antoine Louis Trolard, a French neurologist who first described it.

Anatomy[edit | edit source]

The Superior Anastomotic Vein is a superficial middle cerebral vein. It connects the superficial middle cerebral vein to the superior sagittal sinus, a dural venous sinus in the human brain. This vein plays a crucial role in draining blood from the brain's surface.

Clinical Significance[edit | edit source]

The Superior Anastomotic Vein is clinically significant as it can be involved in various medical conditions. For instance, it can be affected in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis, a type of stroke caused by a blood clot in the dural venous sinuses. It can also be involved in cerebral edema, a condition characterized by excess accumulation of fluid in the brain.

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