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  • Cardiovascular anatomy
  • Thoracic venous system anomalies

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  • Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare congenital anomaly.
  • It arises from incomplete regression of the left anterior cardinal vein during embryonic development.

Observation:

  • A case of an asymptomatic 56-year-old male smoker with a superior left pulmonary lobe tumor incidentally discovered to have PLSVC.
  • Transthoracic echocardiography revealed coronary sinus enlargement, prompting further investigation.
  • Contrast-enhanced computed tomography confirmed PLSVC draining into the coronary sinus, with absence of contrast in the right superior vena cava.

Findings:

  • Surgical confirmation of a persistent left superior vena cava originating from the cervical region, crossing the aortic arch, and draining into the coronary sinus.
  • The anomaly was identified during surgical exploration for a pulmonary mass.

Implications:

  • Enlarged coronary sinus may indicate an underlying thoracic venous anomaly.
  • Accurate identification of PLSVC is crucial for preventing complications during central venous catheterization, cardiac surgery, and pacemaker implantation.