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A slightly asymmetric shape of MC and distorted course of the trigeminal nerve was confirmed on the initial and repeat MR images. His pain was characterized as electric-shock-like pain, which was triggered by touching the face. Under the tentative diagnosis of an AC confined to MC compressing the trigeminal nerve, the exploration of MC through suboccipital craniotomy was performed. Intraoperatively, the AC was identified in the rostral portion of MC. The indentation of the trigeminal nerve was also observed at the orifice of MC, indicating severe compression by the AC. The wall of the AC was fenestrated. The patient\u2019s pain was relieved immediately after surgery. Postoperative MR images showed that the course of the trigeminal nerve was straightened. Although our literature review found five similar cases, the size of the AC was the smallest in our case.<\/jats:p>\n<\/jats:sec>\n\nConclusion: <\/jats:title>\nAlthough it is rare, the AC confined to MC can cause TN. 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