title: Unusual Anatomy at Carotid Endarterectomy.
abstract: The cervical internal carotid artery (ICA) is classically differentiated from the external carotid artery by an absence of branches. We present a rare case of an anomalous branch originating from the cervical ICA seen during carotid endarterectomy. This article describes the origin of this anatomical variation and its implication for clinicians.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset, England.
authors.forename: Iain A N
authors.initials: IA
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Dorset County Hospital, Dorchester, Dorset, England. Electronic address: james.metcalfe@dchft.nhs.uk.
authors.forename: James
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Metcalfe
mesh_terms: D002343:Carotid Artery, Internal / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D016894:Endarterectomy, Carotid; D006801:Humans
keywords: Anatomy; endarterectomy; internal carotid artery; variation