High brachiocephalic artery: CT appearance and clinical implications

Pierre D. Maldjian; Muhamed Saric; Steve C. Tsai

doi:10.1097/01.rti.0000213574.94032.9d

High brachiocephalic artery: CT appearance and clinical implications

Pierre D. Maldjian, Muhamed Saric, Steve C. Tsai

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Abstract

We present a case of a high brachiocephalic artery extending as far superiorly as the thyroid gland. Recognition of this rare anomaly is necessary to avoid potential catastrophic hemorrhage or other complications during percutaneous and surgical procedures on the trachea and neck.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	192-194
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Thoracic Imaging
Volume	22
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1097/01.rti.0000213574.94032.9d
State	Published - May 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Anomalous brachiocephalic artery
Brachiocephalic artery
Innominate artery

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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