Abstract
An unusual case is presented in which normal noncollateral left and right inferior
phrenic arteries (IPAs) are clearly visualized on two successive CT axial sections
for long continuous lengths of their courses, presumably due to their relative horizontal
orientation. They are both noted to penetrate the diaphragm (infradiaphragmatic to
supradiaphragmatic) as a normal variation. There was no liver pathology, other tumor,
or other unusual anatomy.
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Received:
June 18,
2001
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© 2002 Elsevier Science Inc. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
