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Celiomesenteric trunk aneurysm.

Enzo Mammano¹, Marco Cosci, Antonio Zanon

¹Department of Oncological and Surgical Sciences, University of Padova, Padova, Italy. texaua@libero.it

Annals of Vascular Surgery

|September 24, 2008

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A rare celiac and superior mesenteric arteries common origin (celomesenteric trunk) aneurysm was incidentally found in an asymptomatic patient. Surgical repair was performed due to rupture risk.

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Vascular Surgery
Anatomic Variants
Radiology

Background:

The celomesenteric trunk (CMT) is a rare anomaly where the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries share a common origin.
CMT anomalies represent less than 1% of splanchnic artery variations.
Aneurysms of the CMT are exceptionally rare, with limited documented cases.

Observation:

This report details an incidental finding of a CMT aneurysm in an asymptomatic individual.
Diagnosis was confirmed through dorsolumbar radiography, computed tomography, and arteriography.
The aneurysm was discovered during imaging for an unrelated spinal condition.

Findings:

The study presents a case of a previously unreported CMT aneurysm.
The aneurysm was identified incidentally in a patient with no presenting symptoms.
Diagnostic imaging modalities successfully visualized the anomaly and its extent.

Implications:

This case highlights the importance of recognizing rare vascular anomalies during routine imaging.
Despite being asymptomatic, surgical intervention (aneurysmectomy and neck suture) was chosen due to the inherent risk of rupture.
Further research into the natural history and optimal management of CMT aneurysms is warranted.