Celiacomesenteric trunk: a rare case

Abstract

We present a case of celiacomesenteric trunk that was incidentally detected on routine multi-detector row computed tomography angiography of lower extremities. A 59-year-old patient had intermittent claudication. The celiacomesenteric trunk is a rare vascular variation that is important to be detected before surgical and interventional procedures. Multi-detector row computed tomography angiography is excellent on showing vascular anatomy, pathology and variations. 

Keywords

• Celiacomesenteric trunk,celiac trunk,superior mesenteric artery,mesenteric vascular variation,multi-detector computed tomography angiography

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