Aberrant origin of the inferior thyroid artery from the common carotid artery: a rare anatomical variation.
We describe the case of a rare anatomical variant of the inferior thyroid artery (ITA) taking its origin directly from the common carotid artery (CCA) instead of the thyrocervical trunk (TCT). This anatomical feature exposes to risks of perioperative bleeding and nerve injuries when it is unrecognized by the surgeons. Knowledge of its existence may be helpful to reduce risks for the patient.
Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Adèle-Rose
AR
Ngo Nyeki
Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland;; Ospedale Regionale di Mendrisio, Via Turconi 23, 6850 Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Giuseppe
G
Peloni
Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Wolfram
W
Karenovics
Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Frédéric
F
Triponez
Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit, Surgery Department, University Hospitals of Geneva, 4 Rue Gabrielle Perret Gentil, 1211 Geneva, Switzerland.
Samira Mercedes
SM
Sadowski
Anatomical variation; common carotid artery (CCA); inferior thyroid artery (ITA)