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¹Department of Radiology, Zhejiang University School of Medicine, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, People's Republic of China.

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This study reports a rare case of Scimitar syndrome combined with a persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC). These complex thoracic venous anomalies were diagnosed using MRI and CT scans.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Thoracic Surgery
Medical Imaging

Background:

Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly involving abnormal pulmonary vein connection to the inferior vena cava (IVC).
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is another uncommon thoracic venous anomaly.

Observation:

A rare case presenting concurrent Scimitar syndrome and PLSVC is described.
Diagnosis was confirmed through advanced imaging techniques, including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT).

Findings:

The study details the typical radiological features of this dual venous anomaly.
Embryonic development pathways contributing to these variations are elucidated.

Implications:

Discusses the importance of radiological evaluation in identifying complex thoracic venous anomalies.
Highlights the clinical implications and management considerations for associated cardiovascular conditions.