Anomalous Origin of the Vertebral Artery from Thyrocervical Trunk: A Rare Anatomical Variant
By: Arun Sharma, Gurkawal Kaur, Mansi Verma and Manphool Singhal
Abstract
This case describes a 55-year-old man who presented with complaints of claudication in his left upper limb. Computed tomography angiography revealed a rare anatomical variant in which the left vertebral artery originated from the left thyrocervical trunk.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1810 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108
Language: English
Page range: 34 - 36
Submitted on: Feb 22, 2026
Accepted on: Mar 18, 2026
Published on: Apr 6, 2026
Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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