Left pericallosal artery (Arteria pericallosa)
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Anatomy
The main continuation of the anterior cerebral artery, coursing along the callosal sulcus on the superior surface of the corpus callosum to the splenium where it meets PCA branches.
Clinical notes
Classic site for distal ACA pericallosal aneurysms; rupture triggers subarachnoid hemorrhage often accompanied by extensive intraventricular hemorrhage.
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FAQ
What is the role of the Left pericallosal artery?
The main continuation of the anterior cerebral artery, coursing along the callosal sulcus on the superior surface of the corpus callosum to the splenium where it meets PCA branches.
Why is the Left pericallosal artery clinically important?
Classic site for distal ACA pericallosal aneurysms; rupture triggers subarachnoid hemorrhage often accompanied by extensive intraventricular hemorrhage.
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