Presentation
Left-sided chest pain and fever. Known hypertensive.
Patient Data
Age: 30 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Left-sided superior vena cava
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- Multiple atelactatic bands in bilateral lower lobes.
- Left sided superior vena cava, draining in to the coronary sinus.
From the case:
Left-sided superior vena cava
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Linear opacity, likley representing atelactasis, noted in left lower lung zone. The remaining lung zones are well-aerated and clear. No pleural effusion or pneumothorax is seen.
Case Discussion
Left-sided superior vena cava is the commonest congenital venous anomaly of the chest. It was an incidental finding in our case.