
doi: 10.1111/echo.12514
pmid: 24460570
Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is the most common venous anomaly of the thorax affecting 0.5–2% of the general population. PLSVC with absent right SVC, which is also referred to as isolated PLSVC, occurs in 0.09–0.13% of patients. PLSVC should be suspected whenever a dilated coronary sinus is discovered on transthoracic echocardiography. Transthoracic echocardiography serves as an excellent modality to diagnose PLSVC. The presence of PLSVC can be confirmed by performing a bilateral “bubble study” with injection of agitated saline from both the left and the right peripheral arm veins. Although PLSVC is a benign condition, it may have important clinical implications in certain situations. We describe a case of PLSVC with an absent right SVC followed by a review of the literature and the clinical implications associated with this condition.
Diagnosis, Differential, Male, Vena Cava, Superior, Echocardiography, Vascular Malformations, Humans, Aged
Diagnosis, Differential, Male, Vena Cava, Superior, Echocardiography, Vascular Malformations, Humans, Aged
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