The pia mater: A comprehensive review of literature

Nimer Adeeb; Martin M. Mortazavi; Aman Deep; Christoph J. Griessenauer; Koichi Watanabe; Mohammadali M. Shoja; Marios Loukas; R. Shane Tubbs

doi:10.1007/s00381-013-2044-5

The pia mater: A comprehensive review of literature

Nimer Adeeb
, Martin M. Mortazavi
, Aman Deep
, Christoph J. Griessenauer
, Koichi Watanabe
, Mohammadali M. Shoja
, Marios Loukas
, R. Shane Tubbs

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Abstract

Introduction: The pia mater has received less attention in the literature compared to the dura and arachnoid maters. However, its presence as a direct covering of the nervous system and direct relation to the blood vessels gives it a special importance in neurosurgery. Method: A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted to study all that we could find relating to the pia mater, including history, macro- and microanatomy, embryology, and a full description of the related structures. Conclusion: The pia mater has an important anatomic position, rich history, complicated histology and embryology, and a significant contribution to a number of other structures that may stabilize and protect the nervous system.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	1803-1810
Number of pages	8
Journal	Child's Nervous System
Volume	29
Issue number	10
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-013-2044-5
State	Published - Oct 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Denticulate ligament
Filum terminale
Linea splendens
Pia mater

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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