A surgeon notes that the right renal artery passes anterior to the IVC instead of posterior. This represents which vascular variant?
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Correct answer: Precaval right renal artery
A pre-caval right renal artery is a known variant in which the artery courses anterior to the IVC. Identifying this prevents inadvertent injury during retroperitoneal surgery.
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