kärlgren
Kärlgren is a Swedish term used in anatomy to denote a branch of a blood vessel or lymphatic vessel. It describes the point at which a larger vessel divides into two or more smaller vessels, forming a vascular branching pattern within an organ or region of the body.
In the arterial system, kärlgrenar distribute blood to tissues. They arise from larger vessels and transition
Clinical relevance: Blockage, plaque buildup, or rupture at a kärlgren can impair perfusion and complicate procedures
Diagnosis and visualization: Imaging modalities such as CT angiography, MR angiography, and Doppler ultrasound can reveal
Etymology: kärl = vessel; gren = branch in Swedish, reflecting the anatomical concept of vessel branching. Related concepts