Anomalous Origin of the Vertebral Artery from Thyrocervical Trunk: A Rare Anatomical Variant

Arun Sharma; Gurkawal Kaur; Mansi Verma; Manphool Singhal

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1810

January 1, 2026Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular JournalOpen Access

Anomalous Origin of the Vertebral Artery from Thyrocervical Trunk: A Rare Anatomical Variant

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To describe a rare anatomical variant of the vertebral artery and its clinical relevance.
Case report of a 55-year-old man with upper limb claudication.
Use of computed tomography angiography to assess arterial anatomy.
Left vertebral artery anomalously originated from the left thyrocervical trunk.
Identified anatomical variation may affect treatment approaches for vascular issues.

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Case report reveals rare anatomical variant of vertebral artery origin, highlighting clinical implications for treatment.

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.

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