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Accessory left testicular artery in association with double renal vessels: a rare anomaly
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Abstract
In this case, the accessory left testicular artery originated superior to the normal testicular artery from the descending abdominal aorta immediately below the origin of the normal left renal artery. In addition to this artery, a variant renal artery was noted with three segmental branches before entering the hilum. The accessory renal vein emerged from the lower pole after the receiving testicular vein joined the main renal vein. The left inferior phrenic artery arose from the left gastric branch of the coeliac trunk.
An anatomical description of this uncommon variation is presented in this case report, highlighting its clinical implications. (Folia Morphol 2011; 70, 4: 309–311)
Abstract
In this case, the accessory left testicular artery originated superior to the normal testicular artery from the descending abdominal aorta immediately below the origin of the normal left renal artery. In addition to this artery, a variant renal artery was noted with three segmental branches before entering the hilum. The accessory renal vein emerged from the lower pole after the receiving testicular vein joined the main renal vein. The left inferior phrenic artery arose from the left gastric branch of the coeliac trunk.
An anatomical description of this uncommon variation is presented in this case report, highlighting its clinical implications. (Folia Morphol 2011; 70, 4: 309–311)
Keywords
left accessory testicular artery; renal vascular variants; vascular variations; double renal artery; accessory renal vein
Title
Accessory left testicular artery in association with double renal vessels: a rare anomaly
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Issue
Article type
Case report
Pages
309-311
Published online
2011-11-25
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Bibliographic record
Folia Morphol 2011;70(4):309-311.
Keywords
left accessory testicular artery
renal vascular variants
vascular variations
double renal artery
accessory renal vein
Authors
I. Kayalvizhi
B. Monisha
D. Usha