Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 4, 2026
05:44
Author Spotlight: Utilizing Venoplasty Balloon Model in Rodents to Simulate Surgical Interventions for Deep Veins
Published on: May 24, 2024
1.1K
Accessory tricuspid leaflet associated with persistent left superior vena cava.
Semi Ozturk1, Mehmet Mustafa Can1
1Department of Cardiology, Haseki Training and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Echocardiography (Mount Kisco, N.Y.)
|October 9, 2018
Summary
An accessory tricuspid valve, a rare finding, was observed in a patient with persistent left superior vena cava. This case highlights a unique congenital cardiac anomaly.
Area of Science:
- Cardiology
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardiac Morphology
Background:
- The right atrioventricular valve is commonly known as the tricuspid valve.
- Multi-leaflet morphology of the tricuspid valve is an uncommon presentation.
- Accessory tricuspid valve leaflets are rare and often linked to congenital heart defects.
Observation:
- This report details a case of an accessory tricuspid valve.
- The accessory valve was identified in a patient with an isolated persistent left superior vena cava.
Findings:
- The presence of an accessory tricuspid valve leaflet was confirmed.
- This finding occurred in the context of an isolated persistent left superior vena cava, a specific congenital anomaly.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of tricuspid valve morphology variations.
- It underscores the association between rare tricuspid valve anomalies and persistent left superior vena cava.
- Further research into the embryological basis of these co-occurring anomalies is warranted.
Related Concept Videos
01:31Accessory Organs
74.2K
Accessory organs are those that participate in the digestion of food but do not come into direct contact with it like the mouth, stomach, or intestine do. Accessory organs secrete enzymes into the digestive tract to facilitate the breakdown of food.
74.2K
01:27Anatomy of the Heart
119.8K
The human heart is made up of three layers of tissue that are surrounded by the pericardium, a membrane that protects and confines the heart. The outermost layer, closest to the pericardium, is the epicardium. The pericardial cavity separates the pericardium from the epicardium. Beneath the epicardium is the myocardium, the middle layer, and the endocardium, the innermost layer. There are four chambers of the heart: the right atrium, the right ventricle, the left atrium, and the left ventricle.
119.8K
01:17Accessory Structures of the Eye
3.6K
Optical perception, or vision, is an extraordinary sense dependent on converting light signals received via the ocular organs. These organs, known as eyes, are securely positioned within the bony cavities of the skull, called orbits. The orbits serve a dual purpose: a protective shield for the ocular globes and a stable attachment point for the soft ocular tissues. The eye's external protective mechanisms include the eyelids, which are edged with lashes that act as a barrier against foreign...
3.6K
01:13Cytoskeletal Accessory Proteins
4.1K
The cytoskeleton is an essential cell component that plays several structural and functional roles. However, the filaments that make up the cytoskeleton cannot function independently and depend on the accessory or ancillary proteins to effectively carry out their function. Accessory proteins associate with cytoskeletal filaments and their monomers, aiding filament formation and function. They also help in the cross-communication among cytoskeletal filaments. Cytoskeletal accessory proteins are...
4.1K
01:05Accessory Structures of the Skin: Nails
3.3K
Nails are one of the important accessory structures of the skin. They are hard, protective structures that cover the dorsal surface of the distal phalanges of fingers and toes. Nails are composed of specialized keratinized cells and serve various functions, including protection, sensation, and manual dexterity.
The main components of a nail include the following.
Nail Plate: The nail plate is the visible portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertips or toes. It is a hard, translucent...
The main components of a nail include the following.
Nail Plate: The nail plate is the visible portion of the nail that extends beyond the fingertips or toes. It is a hard, translucent...
3.3K
01:25Accessory Ducts of the Male Reproductive System
3.2K
The male reproductive system is a complex network of organs and tissues that work together to produce and transport sperm. The epididymis, vasa deferens, ejaculatory ducts, and urethra are the accessory ducts involved in sperm maturation and transportation. These ducts play a critical role in the production and transportation of sperm from the testes to the urethra, where it is then released during ejaculation.
The epididymis is a small, comma-shaped organ located at the back of each testicle....
The epididymis is a small, comma-shaped organ located at the back of each testicle....
3.2K