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Two cases of double superior vena cava
C Mori1, H Hashimoto, K Hoshino
1Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Medicine, Kyoto University, Japan.
Japanese Heart Journal
|November 1, 1990
Summary
Two cases of double superior vena cava were identified in Japanese cadavers. These rare venous anomalies, persistent left superior vena cava and double azygos vein, were observed without communicating vessels.
Area of Science:
- Anatomical variations
- Cardiovascular system
- Human anatomy
Background:
- Congenital anomalies of the superior vena cava (SVC) are rare but significant.
- Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a common form of SVC anomaly.
- Understanding these variations is crucial for surgical and diagnostic procedures.