Vol 83, No 2 (2024): Folia Morphologica
Case report
Published online: 2023-06-19
Unique branching pattern of the internal iliac artery accompanied by a supernumerary internal iliac vein
Abstract
Understanding the complex vascular anatomy of the lesser pelvis is vital in diagnostics and management of numerous pathologies in gynaecology, urology, orthopaedics and general surgery. The following case reports describes an unusual, undescribed branching pattern of the internal iliac artery with additional specific branches, as well as an unprecedented supernumerary internal iliac vein. Both clinical significance and embryology of the case are discussed.
Keywords: internal iliac arteryinternal iliac veincase report
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