An unusual origin of the double left testicular artery in a male cadaver: a case report

Abstract

Introduction: Variations in the number and course of the testicular arteries, often coexisting with variations of the other branches arising from the abdominal aorta, are still reported to be of interest to urology surgeons.

Case presentation: During a routine dissection course, an unusual origin of the double left testicular artery was observed in the cadaver of a 68-year-old Caucasian man who donated his body to the Institute of Anatomy.

Conclusions: A deeper understanding of the variations of the testicular arteries is necessary for all physicians whose practice is related to the testicles and their vascular stalk.

Figure 1

The photo and schematic approach of the case. TA1 and TA2. Medial and lateral testicular arteries. ARA – accessory renal artery. LRA – left renal artery. SRG – part of the suprarenal gland pierced by the lateral testicular artery (TA2). LK – left kidney. AA – abdominal aorta. IMA – inferior mesenteric artery. LS-RV – left suprarenal vein. GFN – genitofemoral nerve. PM – psoas major muscle.