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Persistent Left Vena Cava Superior Draining Directly to the Left Atrium and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

posted by Sebastian Leschka, M.D. | Jul 24, 2009
Sebastian Leschka, M.D.

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Persistent Left Vena Cava Superior Draining Directly to the Left Atrium and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

posted by Sebastian Leschka, M.D. | Jul 24, 2009
Sebastian Leschka, M.D.
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History A 55-year-old male patient (heart rate 75 bpm, body mass index 26.0 kg/sqm) suffered from progredient physical inefficiency and atypical chest pain since several months. Thoracic CT (non-ECG-gated) raised the suspicion of thrombosis of the innominate vein. There was also found a left mediastinal tubular contrast-enhanced structure which was suspected … Read more

Persistent Left Vena Cava Superior Draining Directly to the Left Atrium and Partial Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Return

posted by Sebastian Leschka, M.D. | May 29, 2009
Sebastian Leschka, M.D.
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History A 55-year-old male patient (heart rate 75 bpm, body mass index 26.0 kg/sqm) suffered from progredient physical inefficiency and atypical chest pain since several months. Thoracic CT (non-ECG-gated) raised the suspicion of thrombosis of the innominate vein. There was also found a left mediastinal tubular contrast-enhanced structure which was suspected … Read more