Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return (left upper lobe)

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Recurrent episodes of VT. Right ventricular failure and strain on trans-thoracic echo. ?Pulmonary embolism

Patient Data

Age: 80
Gender: Male

CT pulmonary angiogram

ct

An anomalous vein drains the left upper lobe and joins the left brachiocephalic vein.

Case Discussion

Partial anomalous pulmonary venous return of the left upper lobe. The left upper lobe pulmonary veins drain to the left brachiocephalic vein

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