title: An extremely uncommon variant of left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery.
abstract: We report a new variation of the left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery. The variant was discovered during radiological examinations in a patient presenting with ruptured hepatocellular carcinoma of the left liver lobe. Anatomical description was based on CT-scan and angiographic analysis. When present the left hepatic artery originates from the left gastric artery, with an incidence of 12-34 %. Knowledge of left hepatic artery anatomy is mandatory to optimize surgical and radiological management in complex clinical situations.
authors: Department of Digestive Surgery, Rouen University Hospital-Hôpital Charles Nicolle, 76031, Rouen Cedex, France.
authors: L
authors: L
authors: Schwarz
authors: E
authors: E
authors: Huet
authors: T
authors: T
authors: Yzet
authors: D
authors: D
authors: Fuks
authors: J M
authors: JM
authors: Regimbeau
authors: M
authors: M
authors: Scotte
mesh_terms: D063405:Anatomic Variation; D006499:Hepatic Artery / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008638:Mesenteric Arteries / Q000033:anatomy & histology* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography
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