Anomalous communication of the external carotid and vertebral arteries. Persistence of the proatlantal artery

Radiology. 1976 Mar;118(3):626. doi: 10.1148/118.3.626.

Abstract

Persistence of the proatlantal artery is reported as a rare anomalous communication between the external carotid and vertebral arteries. The embryology of the anomaly is briefly discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carotid Artery, External / abnormalities*
  • Carotid Artery, External / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • In Vitro Techniques
  • Middle Aged
  • Radiography
  • Vertebral Artery / abnormalities*
  • Vertebral Artery / diagnostic imaging