GOOD NEWS: We have fixed the DICOM uploading problem. New cases should work fine. More info radiopaedia.org/chat

Thoracic origin of renal artery

Case contributed by Ahmed Daif
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Incidental finding on female patient presented with delayed post-hysterectomy pelvic pain.

Patient Data

Age: 50 years
Gender: Female

High origin of the right main renal artery, originating at T10 level crossing the right diaphragmatic crus, with another small caliber accessory right renal artery seen originating near the normal renal artery origin at L2 level.

Normal origin of the left renal artery.

Case Discussion

The main renal arteries arising above the celiac axis is an uncommon finding.

While in the presented case was incidentally found, such anomaly can cause renal artery stenosis through the entrapment of renal artery by the diaphragmatic crus.

How to use cases

You can use Radiopaedia cases in a variety of ways to help you learn and teach.

Creating your own cases is easy.

Updating… Please wait.

 Unable to process the form. Check for errors and try again.

 Thank you for updating your details.