Demonstration of isolated persistent left superior vena cava by three-dimensional multislice computed tomography
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P: 42-44
March 2013

Demonstration of isolated persistent left superior vena cava by three-dimensional multislice computed tomography

Med J Bakirkoy 2013;9(1):42-44
1. İstanbul Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi Radyoloji Kliniği, İstanbul
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Received Date: 26.03.2011
Accepted Date: 06.01.2012
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ABSTRACT

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an unusual congenital heart disease. Although it has no hemodynamic insult to the heart, it may accompany other congenital heart pathologies. PLSVC is seen in 0.3%–0.5% of the normal population and 1.5%–10% of patients with other congenital heart abnormalities.

In this report CT findings of PLSVC is presented.

Keywords:
Coronary sinus, persistent left superior vena cava, superior vena cava