Anomalous ascending pharyngeal artery arising from the internal carotid artery: report of three cases

Ann Vasc Surg. 2013 Feb;27(2):240.e1-4. doi: 10.1016/j.avsg.2012.10.003.

Abstract

Anomalous branches from the internal carotid artery (ICA) have been reported rarely in the literature. We report three cases of ascending pharyngeal arising from the ICA. It is essential to be aware of these variations in carotid artery surgery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / abnormalities*
  • Carotid Artery, Internal / surgery
  • Carotid Stenosis / complications
  • Carotid Stenosis / diagnosis
  • Carotid Stenosis / surgery
  • Endarterectomy, Carotid / adverse effects
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Pharynx / blood supply*
  • Predictive Value of Tests
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vascular Malformations / complications
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vascular System Injuries / etiology
  • Vascular System Injuries / prevention & control