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Riyazuddin S Ansari1, Fatima M Domfu

  • 1Intensive Care Unit, King Faisal Hospital, PO Box 2043, Makkah 21955, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel. +966 500840398. Fax. +966 (2) 5368018.

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Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC), a common heart defect, can lead to complications like brain abscess. This case report highlights a patient with PLSVC and a brain abscess in Saudi Arabia.

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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most frequent congenital cardiac anomaly, affecting approximately 0.4% of the general population.
  • PLSVC often coexists with other cardiac defects (1.3-4.5%) and commonly presents with a right superior vena cava (82%).
  • While typically asymptomatic, PLSVC can complicate central venous catheterization and has been rarely associated with brain abscess.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of brain abscess in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC).
  • To contribute to the limited literature on the association between PLSVC and neurological complications.
  • To emphasize the importance of considering PLSVC in patients presenting with brain abscess, especially in intensive care settings.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient diagnosed with brain abscess and PLSVC.
  • Clinical data and diagnostic findings from the intensive care unit at King Faisal Hospital, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, were reviewed.
  • Literature review on existing cases of brain abscess associated with PLSVC.

Main Results:

  • The study describes a patient with a confirmed brain abscess and coexisting PLSVC.
  • The patient's presentation and management within the intensive care unit are detailed.
  • This case adds to the scarce evidence linking PLSVC to the occurrence of brain abscess.

Conclusions:

  • Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) represents a rare but potential risk factor for brain abscess.
  • Healthcare providers should maintain a high index of suspicion for PLSVC in patients with brain abscess, particularly when invasive procedures are involved.
  • Further research is warranted to elucidate the pathophysiological mechanisms connecting PLSVC and brain abscess formation.