Presentation
Hepatocellular carcinoma patient for TACE. Incidental vascular finding.
Patient Data
Age: 50 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Celiacomesenteric trunk
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/68684/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
CT reveals the common origin of both celiac trunk and SMA (superior mesenteric artery) as the normal variant. Also, segment VIII hypervascular hepatic lesion consistent with HCC.
From the case:
Celiacomesenteric trunk
{"current_user":null,"step_through_annotations":true,"access":{"can_edit":false,"can_download":true,"can_toggle_annotations":true,"can_feature":false,"can_pin":false},"extraPropsURL":"/studies/68681/annotated_viewer_json?lang=us"}
Angiogram shows the celiac-mesenteric trunk.
Case Discussion
A celiacomesenteric trunk, with the celiac trunk and superior mesenteric arteries having a common origin from the aorta, accounts for less than 1% of all splanchnic artery anomalies.