Aortic arch origin of left vertebral artery

Case contributed by Elsayed Mohamed Elsayed Galbat
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding in a case of appendicular mucinous tumor.

Patient Data

Age: 66 years old
Gender: Male

Aortic arch origin of the left vertebral artery (between the left common carotid and left subclavian arteries)

Case Discussion

Subclavian artery is the usual origin of the vertebral artery. However, it can originate from the aortic arch as seen in this case. 

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