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Fetal Origin of the Posterior Cerebral Artery |
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Right internal carotid arteriogram in the lateral projection. Note the large branch extending posteriorly (arrows). This is a fetal origin of the posterior cerebral artery. Compare this image with the "normal" image below. |
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The posterior cerebral artery arises from the internal carotid artery in 20% of people (10% on each side) and bilaterally in 7%. |
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Fetal Origin of the Posterior Cerebral Artery
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Interventional Radiology

Short 4th and 5th Metacarpals
Vascular Imaging

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