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This study highlights the rare "double sword appearance" in scimitar syndrome, a unique finding visible across multiple imaging techniques in a pediatric patient. These distinct imaging features aid in diagnosing this uncommon congenital heart defect.

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  • Pediatric Radiology
  • Cardiovascular Imaging
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by anomalous venous return of the right lung to the inferior vena cava.
  • Imaging diagnosis is crucial for management, but characteristic features can be subtle.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe the unique imaging findings in a child with scimitar syndrome.
  • To emphasize the diagnostic utility of the 'double sword appearance' across various imaging modalities.

Main Methods:

  • Review of imaging studies including chest radiography, angiography, and computed tomography (CT) in a pediatric patient.
  • Correlation of imaging findings with the diagnosis of scimitar syndrome.

Main Results:

  • Demonstration of a rare and distinct 'double sword appearance' on chest radiography, angiography, and CT.
  • The 'double sword appearance' represents the characteristic venous drainage pattern of scimitar syndrome.

Conclusions:

  • The 'double sword appearance' is a striking and unique imaging feature of scimitar syndrome.
  • Multimodality imaging is valuable for recognizing and diagnosing scimitar syndrome in children.