Fetal origin of posterior cerebral artery

Case contributed by Rajesh Shanklesha
Diagnosis not applicable

Patient Data

Age: 25 years
Gender: Male

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

The posterior cerebral artery (PCA) arises directly from internal carotid artery (ICA) on right side. The right P1 segment is hypoplastic. 

Case Discussion

Fetal PCOM are common incidental findings. Their importance is predominantly in the setting of vascular intervention (e.g. coiling of a PCOM aneurysm) or in the setting of stroke. 

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