The greater petrosal nerve joins with the deep petrosal nerve (postganglionic sympathetic axons from the internal carotid plexus) and continues as the nerve of the pterygoid canal and ultimately synapses with the pterygopalatine ganglion whose parasympathetic postganglionic fibers synapse with the lacrimal gland and … Where is the sphenopalatine nerveRead More →
Treatment Immobilization. Because activity can cause the ganglion cyst to get larger, it may help to temporarily immobilize the area with a brace or splint. … Aspiration. In this procedure, your doctor uses a needle to drain the fluid from the cyst. … Surgery. This may be an option ifRead More →
The Gasserian or trigeminal ganglion is located on the anterior surface of the petrous bone in the middle fossa of the skull. The afferent sensory trigeminal fibers originate from their cell bodies in the Gasserian ganglion, enter the lateral pons, and course in a dorsomedial direction. How many people haveRead More →