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KMID : 1237720180510030212
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Anatomy & Cell Biology
2018 Volume.51 No. 3 p.212 ~ p.214
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A rare double profunda femoris artery in a female cadaver
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Tsoucalas Gregory
Panagouli Eleni
Fiska Aliki
Troupis Theodoros
Venieratos Dionysios
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Abstract
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The profunda femoris artery (PFA) represents the first and largest branch of the femoral artery in the thigh. A series of anatomical variations are reported, mostly concerning its point of origin and its altered trajectories within the lower limb. We present a rare case of a double PFA, where each separate branch followed the expected arterial pattern. Our case aim to alert surgeons and radiologists for the possibility to encounter an unexpected vascular alternation. Knowledge of topographical anatomy of the PFA and its variations is essential for possible complications after interventional procedures to be avoided.
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KEYWORD
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Profunda femoris artery, Lower limb, Branching pattern, Anatomical variations, Vascular anatomy
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