{"title":"Posterior inferior cerebellar artery originating from a limb of intracranial vertebral artery fenestration: a Computed Tomography Angiography and Magnetic Resonance Angiography study.","authors":"Marialuisa Zedde, Rosario Pascarella","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03641-9","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03641-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>We aimed to describe a rare case of a posterior cerebral artery (PIC) dual origin from a vertebral artery (VA) fenestration and to propose a detailed embryological reasoning on this anomaly. Among the anomalies of intracranial arteries, fenestrations are not uncommon and they may be associated with aneurysms and arterio-venous malformations. The VA is one of the most frequent locations for fenestrations, being more common in extracranial that in intracranial segment and due to different embryological mechanisms. Moreover, among the cerebellar arteries, the posterior-inferior cerebellar artery (PICA) demonstrates the greatest anatomical variability regarding its origin, course, and branching pattern. In some cases, the differentiation between fenestrations and duplications is quite subtle.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We are presenting the case of an association of anomalies with a huge fenestration of the V4 VA and PICA originating from one of the limbs of the fenestration. This was an incidental finding during a computed tomography angiography (CTA) performed because of sudden headache. The anatomical and embryological features of this finding are discussed in detail.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The reported anomaly may have different names (fenestration vs duplication) and different embryological origins among the persisting primitive anastomoses pertaining to the lateral spinal artery or posterior spinal artery systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"136"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042083","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nikola Vučinić, Aleksa D Novaković, Mirela Erić, Nikolina Pupovac
{"title":"Testing the inheritance pattern of palmaris longus muscle absence.","authors":"Nikola Vučinić, Aleksa D Novaković, Mirela Erić, Nikolina Pupovac","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03643-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03643-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The palmaris longus muscle is among the most anatomically variable muscles in the human body and is often absent. Its absence is known to be inherited, yet the precise mode of genetic transmission remains uncertain. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of this muscle's absence in a sample of randomly selected families across several generations (parents and their biological children) and to assess the pattern of inheritance related to the presence or absence of the muscle.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A total of 82 individuals (39 males and 43 females) from 20 families, consisting of fathers, mothers, and all their joint offspring, were examined. The presence of the muscle was assessed bilaterally using Schaeffer's test along with additional clinical maneuvers. Descriptive statistical methods, including absolute and relative frequencies, were applied, and results were presented in both graphical and tabular formats.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Analysis revealed that the palmaris longus muscle was absent in a greater proportion of individuals (59.75%) than it was present (40.25%). In 80% of the families (16 out of 20), at least one child exhibited the same trait as a parent, indicating a consistent transmission pattern across generations. However, in 20% of families (4 out of 20), the trait skipped a generation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Findings suggest that the absence of the palmaris longus muscle is a hereditary trait, occurring more frequently than its presence, within the studied families. The inheritance pattern aligns with an autosomal dominant transmission model. The absence of the palmaris longus muscle is likely influenced by a dominant gene exhibiting incomplete penetrance and variable expressivity, or potentially by mutational effects.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"131"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144056447","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Erik Hohmann, Adri Nel, Reinette van Zyl, Natalie Keough, Nkhensani Mogale
{"title":"Correction: A morphometric study of posterior tibial slope differences by sex and ethnicity in a South African population.","authors":"Erik Hohmann, Adri Nel, Reinette van Zyl, Natalie Keough, Nkhensani Mogale","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03639-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03639-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"130"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12037669/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144044302","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Piriformis agenesis: case reports of a rare anatomical anomaly with potential clinical impact.","authors":"Samanyu Handa, Chetna Maharia, Reeva Bathla, Sonal Saran, Bheru Dan Charan","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03644-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03644-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The piriformis muscle is a critical lateral rotator of the hip and an important anatomical structure due to its proximity to the sciatic nerve and sacral plexus. Agenesis of the piriformis muscle is a rare anatomical variant, with very few cases of unilateral agenesis reported in the literature. To the authors' knowledge, bilateral piriformis agenesis has not been previously documented. This report presents two cases of piriformis agenesis: one unilateral and one bilateral. The clinical implications of piriformis agenesis remain unclear, as its contribution to symptoms such as back or gluteal pain is not well understood. Moreover, its rare occurrence suggests it may often be under-recognized, potentially leading to misdiagnosis or missed diagnoses. Awareness of this anatomical variation is crucial, particularly for interventions in the deep gluteal region, where the piriformis muscle serves as an important anatomical landmark. This report emphasizes the importance of recognizing piriformis agenesis.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"129"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144065071","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Right posterior cerebral artery fenestration coexisting with bilateral superior cerebellar artery duplications diagnosed by magnetic resonance angiography.","authors":"Akira Uchino, Misako Minote","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03642-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03642-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To describe a case of right posterior cerebral artery (PCA) fenestration coexisting with bilateral superior cerebellar artery (SCA) duplication.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 65-year-old woman with meningitis underwent cranial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) using a 3-Tesla scanner. MRA was performed using a standard 3-dimensional time-of-flight technique.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MRI showed sulcal hyperintensity in the bilateral occipito-parietal regions on a fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR) sequence, suggesting meningitis. MRA revealed no pathological lesions; however, fenestration of the right PCA at the P1-P2 junction and duplications of the bilateral SCAs were incidentally observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Using MRA, we diagnosed the first case of right PCA fenestration coexisting with bilateral SCA duplication. Although its clinical significance is limited, there may be a risk of misinterpretation or diagnostic confusion with pathological conditions such as aneurysms or dissections. Therefore, accurate identification of these arterial variations during MRA interpretation is essential. Careful observation of MRA images, along with the creation of partial volume-rendering images, is useful and important for diagnosing rare arterial variations.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"128"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144042115","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Robert J Heins, Jordan Konstanty, Justine Hemaya, Travis Hodge, Anthony Olinger
{"title":"Variation in morphology of the suprascapular nerve and vessels at the suprascapular notch: clinical implications for suprascapular nerve release.","authors":"Robert J Heins, Jordan Konstanty, Justine Hemaya, Travis Hodge, Anthony Olinger","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03635-7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03635-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aimed to classify variation in morphology of the suprascapular nerve (SSN), suprascapular artery (SSA), and suprascapular vein (SSV) in relation to the superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) at the suprascapular notch (SN) to evaluate the risk of vascular injury during SSN release.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Dissections were performed on 104 shoulders to analyze the morphology of the SSN, SSA, and SSV at the SN. The superior transverse scapular ligament (STSL) was evaluated for dimensions, ossification, and impact on SN morphology. Configurations of the nerve and vessels were categorized, and vascular injury risk was stratified as low, moderate, or high.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The SSN passed beneath the STSL in 99% of shoulders, while the SSA and SSV configurations varied. Low vascular injury risk was identified in 82% of shoulders, moderate risk in 10.6%, and high risk in 7.4%, with female cadavers demonstrating higher risk anatomy (13.3%) compared to males (2.0%). Ossified STSLs were significantly associated with smaller SN dimensions, including reduced height and width (p < 0.001).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Anatomical variations at the SN play a critical role in determining the risk of vascular injury during SSN release. Surgeons should consider these morphological differences, particularly in cases involving ossified STSLs or higher-risk configurations, to optimize surgical planning. This study underscores the importance of precise anatomical knowledge for minimizing complications in suprascapular procedures at the SN.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"125"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028511","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Validation of the inter‑individual variability of the angulus acromialis (acromial opening angle) and its clinical relevance.","authors":"Philippe Clavert, H Haight, I Ollivier, G Koch","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03610-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03610-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The acromial opening angle is the angle whose apex corresponds to the angulus acromialis, formed by the junction between the spine of the scapula and the lateral edge of the acromial process. There are 3 different morphologies: C-shaped, L-shaped and with a \"double angle\". We hypothesis that the distribution of the acromial opening angle in a population was Gaussian and was not influenced by the shape of the angulus acromialis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Based on 103 dry cadaveric scapulas were determined the angle AÔB as: The crossing point between the spine of the scapula and the medial edge of the scapula (point A), The tip of the angulus acromialis (point O), the lateral edge of the acromion (point B). The shape of the angulus acromialis were noted.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The series consisted of 62 (60%) left scapulas and 41 (40%) right scapulas. The shape of the angulus acromialis was: L shape: 47 (45.6%), C shape: 51 (49.5%), and double angle shape: 5 (4.8%). The average angulus acromialis was 105° (87.8°-124.9°; +/- 7.1°). The acromial opening angle as a function of the L, C and \"double angle\" shape was respectively 104.2° (87.8°-119.8°; +/- 7.3°), 105.7° (89.8°-124.9°; +/- 6.9°), 106.1° (98°-116.7°; +/- 8.6°). There was no significant difference in angulus acromialis as a function of side (p = 0.95) or acromion shape (p = 0.54).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The average angulus acromialis is 104.9°. Variations in this angle modify the lateral offset of the acromion on plain radiographs, while the width of the acromion remains unchanged. It also modifies the posterior portal for shoulder arthroscopy.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"123"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144051639","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Shiho Asami, Akira Uchino, Yoko Usami, Taisuke Nabeshima, Yasutaka Baba
{"title":"True fenestration of an extremely long anterior communicating artery diagnosed by magnetic resonance angiography.","authors":"Shiho Asami, Akira Uchino, Yoko Usami, Taisuke Nabeshima, Yasutaka Baba","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03634-8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03634-8","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>To describe a case of true fenestration of an extremely long anterior communicating artery (ACoA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A 3-year-old boy with a history of a ventricular septal defect and aortic coarctation underwent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and angiography (MRA) of the head and neck regions using a 3-Tesla scanner, for follow-up of stenosis at the origin of the innominate artery, which was a complication of aortic arch coarctation surgery.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>MRA of the head region showed an extremely long ACoA of approximately 20 mm in length, with a fenestration of approximately 5 mm in size. No aneurysms were observed.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>According to a meta-analysis, the mean length of the ACoA was 2.84 mm (0.38-10.4 mm). The ACoA has been reported to be the most frequent site of fenestration of intracranial arteries. However, most reported ACoA fenestrations are not true fenestrations, but duplications or partial duplications. We herein report a case of true fenestration of an extremely long ACoA, which is an extremely rare variant. To our knowledge, this is the first report of such an association in the relevant English language literature.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"126"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144041693","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Cerebral transmantle vein on magnetic resonance imaging: an embryological pattern persisting up to the adulthood.","authors":"Marialuisa Zedde, Rosario Pascarella","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03638-4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03638-4","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>The intracranial venous system is characterized by a great variability both in anatomic and functional issues. In particular, the supratentorial venous system is distinguished in the adult configuration in a deep and superficial pathway. The communication between these two compartments is provided by the so-called transcerebral veins, tiny venous channels connecting the deep medullary veins with the superficial medullary veins. No further connection between the two systems has been described in the literature.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We are presenting an incidental finding in a patient undergoing brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) in the diagnostic work-up of headache of migraine type. In fact, a hyperintense linear signal change in the white matter of the right hemisphere was identified, connecting the subependymal periventricular region with the pial surface and associated with a Susceptibility Weighted Imaging (SWI) appearance of a long venous channel continuing the course of the lateral thalamostriate vein. No further changes were identified and neuronal migration anomalies were absent.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>We described a new type of connection between deep and superficial venous system, different from the transcerebral veins, and we called it transmantle vein, detailing anatomic and embryologic remarks.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"124"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144028316","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Clinical anatomy of the submental vein.","authors":"Soichiro Ishii, Norio Kitagawa, Shogo Kikuta, Eiji Iwata, Saw Kalyar Htike, Keiko Fukino, Yohei Takeshita, Kenji Mitsudo, R Shane Tubbs, Joe Iwanaga","doi":"10.1007/s00276-025-03636-6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s00276-025-03636-6","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review provides a comprehensive overview of the anatomy of the submental vein, synthesizing recent findings on its development, anatomical features, course, and clinical significance. Additionally, it introduces the mylohyoid triangle, a new anatomical landmark where the submental vein, submental artery, and the nerve to the mylohyoid muscle run in parallel. As an essential structure in head and neck reconstructive surgery, the submental vein exhibits considerable anatomical variability, primarily due to its complex developmental process. This review highlights the importance of understanding the anatomy of the submental vein and performing thorough preoperative evaluations to enhance surgical success.</p>","PeriodicalId":49461,"journal":{"name":"Surgical and Radiologic Anatomy","volume":"47 1","pages":"127"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-04-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144023382","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}