Celiacomesenteric trunk

Case contributed by Abeer Ahmed Alhelali
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Preoperative assessment prior to kidney donation.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female
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Incidental finding of a combined celiac trunk and superior mesenteric artery origin representing a celiac-mesenteric trunk, which is a normal variant.

Case Discussion

Celiacomesenteric trunk is when there is a common origin for both the celiac artery and the superior mesenteric artery. It is a rare anatomic variation, but it is of great importance for angiographic examination and surgical approach to avoid complications. 

Special thanks to Dr Mohamed Ashfaque Kukkady.

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