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Accessory hemiazygos vein

Case contributed by Ammar Haouimi
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hemoptysis.

Patient Data

Age: 65 years
Gender: Female
ct

The CT images demonstrate an accessory hemiazygos vein draining into the left brachiocephalic vein.

Mild dilatation of the ascending aorta (AP diameter = 45 mm).

No significant lung lesion is seen.

Case Discussion

CT appearance of an accessory hemiazygos vein.

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