The Thyroid Ima Artery Associated with Unilateral Absence of the Inferior Thyroid Artery: A South African Cadaveric Case Report
The thyroid ima artery (TIA) is an uncommon arterial variation, with reported prevalence varying substantially among anatomical studies, which primarily supplies the isthmus and inferior portion of the thyroid gland. Its variable origin and midline location in the neck make it susceptible to injury during surgical proc...