An unusual origin of the double left testicular artery in a male cadaver: a case report
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Variations in the number and course of the testicular arteries, often coexisting with variations of the other branches arising from the abdominal aorta, are still reported to be of interest to urology surgeons.</p> <p>C...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-08-01
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| Series: | Journal of Medical Case Reports |
| Online Access: | http://www.jmedicalcasereports.com/content/6/1/267 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Variations in the number and course of the testicular arteries, often coexisting with variations of the other branches arising from the abdominal aorta, are still reported to be of interest to urology surgeons.</p> <p>Case presentation</p> <p>During a routine dissection course, an unusual origin of the double left testicular artery was observed in the cadaver of a 68-year-old Caucasian man who donated his body to the Institute of Anatomy.</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>A deeper understanding of the variations of the testicular arteries is necessary for all physicians whose practice is related to the testicles and their vascular stalk.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 1752-1947 |