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Persistent left-sided superior vena cava: integrated noninvasive diagnosis.
Antonino Recupero1, Pietro Pugliatti, Fabrizio Rizzo
1Department of Medicine and Pharmacology, University Hospital, Via Consolare Valeria (Gazzi), 98125 Messina, Italy. toninorecupero@virgilio.it
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|September 27, 2007
Summary
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare congenital anomaly. This study details five patients diagnosed noninvasively, highlighting its isolated occurrence in most cases.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging
Background:
- Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is an uncommon congenital vascular anomaly.
- Understanding its prevalence and presentation is crucial for clinical management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the diagnostic findings of persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) in a cohort of patients.
- To illustrate the utility of noninvasive imaging modalities in diagnosing PLSVC.
Main Methods:
- Case series involving five patients diagnosed with PLSVC.
- Diagnostic tools included two-dimensional echocardiogram, nuclear magnetic resonance, and multislice computed tomography (MCT).
Main Results:
- PLSVC was diagnosed in all five patients using noninvasive imaging.
- In four cases, PLSVC was an isolated finding.
- One patient presented with an associated right superior vena cava.
Conclusions:
- Noninvasive imaging techniques are effective for diagnosing persistent left superior vena cava.
- Isolated PLSVC is the predominant presentation in this patient group.
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