Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection with descending vertical vein: Unusual drainage to azygos vein

Most patients with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection have a set pattern of pulmonary venous drainage and predictable sites of obstruction. However, uncommon variations do exist and delineating the entire course is more important than just knowing the site of drainage. Azygos vein involveme...

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Published in:Annals of pediatric cardiology 2012-07, Vol.5 (2), p.188-190
Main Authors: Gupta, Saurabh Kumar, Gulati, Gurpreet Singh, Juneja, Rajnish, Devagourou, Velayoudam
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Azygos vein
Blood circulation disorders
Blood vessels
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
CT imaging
Diagnosis
infracardiac
Pulmonary arteries
total anomalous pulmonary venous connection
Veins & arteries
vertical vein
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Summary:Most patients with total anomalous pulmonary venous connection have a set pattern of pulmonary venous drainage and predictable sites of obstruction. However, uncommon variations do exist and delineating the entire course is more important than just knowing the site of drainage. Azygos vein involvement in the circuit is nearly always associated with a complicated course, as was seen in our patient. This report reviews the drainage patterns when azygos vein forms a part of the circuit.
ISSN:0974-2069
0974-5149
DOI:10.4103/0974-2069.99624