An extremely uncommon variant of left hepatic artery arising from the superior mesenteric artery

作者：Schwarz L; Huet E; Yzet T; Fuks D; Regimbeau J M; Scotte M^*

来源：Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy, 2014, 36(1): 91-94.

DOI：10.1007/s00276-013-1131-3

• Left hepatic artery
• Hepatic artery variants
• Superior mesenteric artery

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.

• 出版日期2014-1