Persistent left-sided superior vena cava: integrated noninvasive diagnosis

Echocardiography. 2007 Oct;24(9):982-6. doi: 10.1111/j.1540-8175.2007.00509.x.

Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare finding. We describe 5 patients with PLSVC diagnosed by a noninvasive approach, including two-dimensional (2D) echocardiogram, nuclear magnetic resonance and multislice computed tomography (MCT). In 4 cases the PLSVC was isolated ("alone PLSVC"), and in 1 case associated with a right superior vena cava.

MeSH terms

  • Contrast Media
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnosis*
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / diagnostic imaging
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging

Substances

  • Contrast Media