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Termination of the coronary sinus in the left atrium
Folia Morphologica
|January 1, 1989
Insights
A rare coronary sinus anomaly, where it abnormally drains into the left atrium, was identified during a heart autopsy. Further studies confirmed this unusual cardiac malformation.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Anatomical Malformations
Background:
- Congenital heart anomalies represent a spectrum of structural defects.
- Abnormal venous connections, such as coronary sinus anomalies, are infrequently encountered.
- Understanding these variations is crucial for diagnosing and managing cardiac conditions.
Observation:
- Autopsy revealed an anomalous coronary sinus drainage directly into the left atrium.
- The case involved a 39-year-old female patient.
- This represents a rare form of cardiac malformation.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination provided detailed insights into the cardiac tissue.
- Postmortem coronarography visualized the anomalous vascular pathway.
- Confirmation of the coronary sinus abnormal outlet to the left atrium.
Implications:
- Highlights the importance of thorough autopsy in identifying rare cardiac anomalies.
- Contributes to the understanding of venous system development variations.
- Informs potential clinical presentations and diagnostic considerations for similar rare conditions.
Abstract:
The authors described abnormal outlet of the coronary sinus into the left atrium. This rare malformation was found during autopsy of the heart in 39 years old woman. In order to show other malformations histopathological studies and postmortem coronarography have been performed.