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Bilateral Multiple Variations in Carotid Arteries-A Case Report

Sulabha Hanumant Deshpande1, Ashwini Balasaheb Nuchhi1, Balappa Murigeppa Bannur2

  • 1Assistant Professor, Department of Anatomy, BLDEU's Shri B M Patil Medical College, Hospital Research Centre , Vijaypur, Karnataka, India .

Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research : JCDR
|January 28, 2016
PubMed

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Anatomical variations in common carotid arteries, including bifurcation levels and tortuosity, were observed during cadaver dissection. Understanding these carotid artery variations is crucial for accurate radiological interpretation and safer surgical procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Anatomy
  • Vascular Anatomy
  • Human Anatomy

Background:

  • The common carotid arteries are major bilateral vessels supplying the head and neck.
  • Variations in their anatomy, such as bifurcation levels and tortuosity, can occur.
  • These variations may be asymptomatic or lead to significant clinical issues like ischemia.

Observation:

  • Routine dissection of an adult male cadaver revealed bilateral variations in carotid arteries.
  • Observed variations included altered bifurcation levels, tortuous external and internal carotid arteries, and variations in the number of external carotid artery branches.

Findings:

  • The study identified multiple, bilateral anatomical variations in the common carotid arteries.
  • Specific findings included variations in bifurcation levels and the presence of tortuous internal and external carotid arteries.

Implications:

  • Knowledge of carotid artery variations is vital for interpreting radiological examinations, particularly percutaneous carotid angiography.
  • Understanding these anatomical anomalies is essential for minimizing complications during head and neck surgeries.

Keywords:
External carotid arteryHigher bifurcationInternal carotid arterySupernumeraryTortuous

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