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[The common celiacomesenteric trunk: about one case].

J-M Ndoye¹, A Hamel, O Hamel

¹UFR de Médecine, Laboratoire d'Anatomie, Nantes, France. jmndoye04@yahoo.fr

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Summary

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A rare coeliacomesenteric trunk variation was identified, presenting a unique anatomical case. Awareness of this arterial anomaly is crucial for accurate radiological diagnosis and vascular pathology management.

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Area of Science:

Anatomy
Vascular Biology
Radiology

Background:

The coeliacomesenteric trunk is a rare arterial variation.
Its discovery is often incidental during imaging studies.
Understanding its variations is important for clinical practice.

Observation:

A specific case of coeliacomesenteric trunk is presented.
The trunk's ostium was oval (14 mm axis), with a median course (8 mm).
It bifurcated into the hepatosplenogastric and superior mesenteric trunks.

Findings:

The observed case aligns with Type I coeliacomesenteric trunk in Higashi's classification.
This type represents the most common variation of this anomaly.
The anatomical details highlight a specific presentation of this rare vascular variant.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of recognizing rare arterial variations in radiological practice.
Enhances understanding of vascular pathology and anatomical anomalies.
Underscores the need for detailed vascular assessment to avoid misdiagnosis.