The carotid web: a developmental anomaly of the brachiocephalic system.
A case of a congenital carotid web is reported. This lesion is believed to be a very rare anomaly of carotid development. The embryologic development of the brachiocephalic arteries is discussed. Anomalies of the brachiocephalic arteries including anomalies of origin from the aortic arch, atresia, and persistent communications between the carotid and vertebral system are reviewed.
McNamara
M F
MF
Department of Surgery, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48201.
D000328:Adult; D001157:Arterial Occlusive Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology*; D016122:Brachiocephalic Trunk / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000196:embryology; D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000196:embryology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011859:Radiography