Ossification of caroticoclinoid ligament and its clinical importance

Authors

  • Yogesh Yadav Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
  • S.M. Nayeemuddin Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
  • Chakradhar V Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
  • Preeti Goswami Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.7439/ijbr.v5i4.602

Abstract

Introduction- The carotico-clinoid foramen is the result of ossification either of the carotico-clinoid ligament or of a dural fold extending between the anterior and middle clinoid processes of the sphenoid bone. It is anatomically important due to its relations with the cavernous sinus and its content, sphenoid sinus and pituitary gland. Case study- In this study the presence of caroticoclinoid foramen has been observed in one skull out of 40 dry skulls. Authors have reported one skull in which, a foramen clinoideo-caroticum or carotico-clinoid foramen seen as a consequence of fusion of anterior and middle clinoid processes on right side while an incomplete ossified ligament on left side. Conclusion- The existence of a bony carotico-clinoid foramen may cause compression, tightening or stretching of the internal carotid artery. Further, removing the anterior clinoid process is an important step in neuro - surgery; the presence of a bony carotico-clinoid foramen may have high risk. Therefore, detailed knowledge of the type of ossification between the anterior and middle clinoid processes can be necessary to increase the success of regional surgery.

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Author Biographies

  • Yogesh Yadav, Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
    ASSOCIATE PROFESSORDEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
  • S.M. Nayeemuddin, Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
    DEMONSTRATOR, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY
  • Chakradhar V, Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
    DEMONSTRATOR, ANATOMY
  • Preeti Goswami, Department of Anatomy, Rama Medical College, Hapur, UP
    ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, DEPARTMENT OF ANATOMY

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Published

2014-04-30

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2014): Apr

Section

Case Report

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Ossification of caroticoclinoid ligament and its clinical importance. Int Jour of Biomed Res [Internet]. 2014 Apr. 30 [cited 2026 Mar. 9];5(4):294-5. Available from: https://ssjournals.co.in/index.php/ijbr/article/view/1000