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Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy
Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 10/2016

01-12-2016 | Anatomic Variations

Double ophthalmic arteries arising from the internal carotid artery: a case report of a hidden second ophthalmic artery

Authors: Sandra Bracco, Paola Gennari, Ignazio Maria Vallone, Rossana Tassi, Maurizio Acampa, Giuseppe Martini, Eugenio Bertelli

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 10/2016

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Abstract

A case of double ophthalmic arteries arising from the internal carotid artery with unique features is reported. This case was discovered following in the course of time the progress of a thrombosis of the anterior cavernous sinus associated with a low-flow direct arteriovenous fistula of the superior ophthalmic vein. At different time points, the same patient underwent four angiographic studies and one computerized tomography with contrast medium. Angiographies showed that the double internal carotid artery origin of the ophthalmic artery was detectable only within a short range of time. To the best of our knowledge, this case is unique as it demonstrates that a second ophthalmic artery may lie hidden, showing itself only under particular hemodynamic requirements.
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Metadata
Title
Double ophthalmic arteries arising from the internal carotid artery: a case report of a hidden second ophthalmic artery
Authors
Sandra Bracco
Paola Gennari
Ignazio Maria Vallone
Rossana Tassi
Maurizio Acampa
Giuseppe Martini
Eugenio Bertelli
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer Paris
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 10/2016
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-016-1672-3

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