Anatomical variations of posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) on digital subtraction angiography (DSA)
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Cerebral Digital Subtraction Angiography, Anatomical variations, Posterior inferior cerebellar arteryAbstract
Introduction: The posterior inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) often exhibits anatomical variations at the craniovertebral junction. Few studies investigated variations of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery, and the prevalence of other variations has not been reported. The study aimed to identify variations of the posterior inferior cerebral artery using cerebral Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA).
Method: 50 patients underwent 64-slice cerebral Digital Subtraction Angiography. Four types of variations were observed.
Results: Out of a total of 50 patients, 23 (46%) were males and 27 (54%) females (all age groups). Our study has shown the utility of the 2 sequences - fluoroscopy and cine. All 2 sequences have their significance in evaluating anatomical variations in PICA. Only 20% of the 50 patients had all the posterior inferior cerebellar artery without anatomical variations. Anatomic variations commonly involve the distal segment of the vertebral artery (VA). Most of them are seen arising from the C1, C2, and both C1 and C2 origins. Anatomic variations involve arising from the C1 origin in 9 patients, C2 origin in 11 patients, C1 & C2 origin in 8 patients, and other variations observed in 12 patients.
Conclusion: Variations of the posterior inferior cerebellar artery can be easily evaluated by cerebral Digital Subtraction Angiography (CDSA). Recognizing and reporting them at cerebral CDSA may be clinically important. Surgeons should be mindful of this variation during operations.
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