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mandibular nerve |
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mandibular nerve [man′dib·yə·lər ′nərv] (anatomy) A mixed nerve branch of the trigeminal nerve; innervates various structures of the lower jaw and face. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Excision of the submandibular gland carries a 0 to 8% risk of permanent or temporary marginal mandibular nerve palsy. The internal carotid artery, the facial nerve, and the mandibular nerve were ensheathed. For example, Ohnishi et al described a case of malignant schwannoma of the mandibular nerve that was treated with surgery and chemotherapy; the patient had no evidence of disease at 5 years of follow-up. |
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