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Middle mesenteric artery: Angiographic and three-dimensional computed tomography findings
Mika Muraki1, Tomohisa Moriya1, Yoshiaki Katada1
1Department of Radiology, Tokyo Medical University Ibaraki Medical Center, 3-20-1, Chuo, Inashiki-gun Ami-machi, Ibaraki 300-0395, Japan.
Radiology Case Reports
|May 19, 2022
Summary
A rare middle mesenteric artery anomaly, where the middle colic artery originates from the abdominal aorta, is presented. This case provides insights into rare vascular variations and their embryological origins.
Area of Science:
- Vascular anatomy
- Embryology
- Medical imaging
Background:
- The middle mesenteric artery is an uncommon anatomical variation.
- Previous reports describe variations where colic arteries arise directly from the aorta.
Observation:
- This study details a specific case of a middle mesenteric artery.
- The anomaly observed involved the middle colic artery originating directly from the abdominal aorta.
Findings:
- Three-dimensional computed tomography and angiography were used to visualize the anomaly.
- Detailed imaging findings of this rare vascular variation are presented.
Implications:
- Understanding rare mesenteric artery anomalies is crucial for surgical planning.
- This case contributes to the knowledge of vascular development and anatomical variations.
