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Congenital Anomalies of the Superior Vena Cava: Embryological Correlation, Imaging Perspectives, and Clinical Relevance

There is a wide spectrum of congenital anomalies of the superior vena cava, which are more increasingly recognized in cross-sectional imaging. Although some of these anomalies are asymptomatic, others have important clinical and interventional implications. Imaging modalities such as computed tomogr...

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Published in:Canadian Association of Radiologists journal 2017-11, Vol.68 (4), p.456-462
Main Authors: Ghandour, Abed, Karuppasamy, Karunakaravel, Rajiah, Prabhakar
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Language:English
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Summary:There is a wide spectrum of congenital anomalies of the superior vena cava, which are more increasingly recognized in cross-sectional imaging. Although some of these anomalies are asymptomatic, others have important clinical and interventional implications. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging play an important role in the accurate characterization of these anomalies, which is essential for mapping prior to surgeries or interventions. In this article, we review a wide range of anomalies of the superior vena cava, including the embryological basis, cross-sectional imaging findings, and clinical implications, particularly from an interventional radiology perspective. We also discuss the treatments and complications of these anomalies. Il existe un large éventail d'anomalies congénitales de la veine cave supérieure, qui sont de plus en plus reconnues dans les examens d'imagerie en coupes transversales. Même si quelques-unes de ces anomalies sont asymptomatiques, certaines ont des répercussions cliniques et interventionnelles importantes. Les modalités d'imagerie telles que la tomodensitométrie et l'imagerie par résonance magnétique jouent un rôle important dans la caractérisation précise de ces anomalies, une étape essentielle pour effectuer une cartographie avant les chirurgies ou les interventions. Le présent article examine un grand nombre d'anomalies de la veine cave supérieure, notamment les fondements embryologiques, les résultats des examens d'imagerie en coupes transversales et les conséquences cliniques, principalement du point de vue de la radiologie d'intervention. Nous abordons également les traitements et les complications de ces anomalies.
ISSN:0846-5371
1488-2361
DOI:10.1016/j.carj.2016.11.003