Dual Intracardiac Thromboses Associated With Dilated Coronary Sinus and Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is associated with coronary sinus (CS) thrombosis.

An 85-year-old woman with PLSVC presented with fever due to acute pyelonephritis. Transthoracic echocardiography revealed a mural thrombus within a dilated CS, with a contiguous free-floating thrombus extending into the right atrium. Anticoagulation with warfarin resulted in resolution of the free-floating component; however, the mural CS thrombus persisted.

This case illustrates the interplay between congenital venous anomalies and transient hypercoagulability in thrombogenesis. Although contiguous thrombosis of the CS extending to the right atrium is rare, multiple coexisting prothrombotic conditions may contribute. A high index of suspicion and timely cardiac imaging are essential in patients with hypercoagulable state.

Patients with PLSVC may develop intracardiac thrombosis when hypercoagulation is present. Early imaging is crucial for prompt diagnosis, and appropriate anticoagulation management can be effective even in patients with a high bleeding risk.