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Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy 8/2012

01-10-2012 | Anatomic Variations

MSCT diagnosis of aneurysms associated with an unusual variant: atypical triplication anterior cerebral artery

Authors: Cong Sun, Zhuo-dong Xv, Zhen-guo Yuan, Xi-ming Wang, Li-jun Wang, Cheng Liu

Published in: Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy | Issue 8/2012

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Abstract

Atypical triplication anterior cerebral artery is a rare entity and the variation is an important factor leading to aneurysm. A patient with aneurysm that arises from the bifurcation of the distal anterior cerebral arteries is presented. The contralateral anterior cerebral artery is also presented, and there is no communication between the left and the right anterior cerebral artery. The findings from multiple slice CT angiography in this case are illustrated and discussed. The recognition of this variant is important for the therapy planning.
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Metadata
Title
MSCT diagnosis of aneurysms associated with an unusual variant: atypical triplication anterior cerebral artery
Authors
Cong Sun
Zhuo-dong Xv
Zhen-guo Yuan
Xi-ming Wang
Li-jun Wang
Cheng Liu
Publication date
01-10-2012
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy / Issue 8/2012
Print ISSN: 0930-1038
Electronic ISSN: 1279-8517
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-011-0928-1

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