
Ascending pharyngeal artery (APA) is a branch of the external carotid artery. Extracranial internal carotid artery (ICA) usually does not have any branches. We present here a rare case of anomalous origin of the APA from the extracranial ICA and discuss the clinical importance of this rare anatomical variant.
ascending pharyngeal artery, cervical segment, RC666-701, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, internal carotid artery, Anatomical variant, anomalous branch
ascending pharyngeal artery, cervical segment, RC666-701, Diseases of the circulatory (Cardiovascular) system, internal carotid artery, Anatomical variant, anomalous branch
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