CTICasesPersistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Tracheal Bronchus
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Imaging findings
The patient demonstrated a persistent left superior vena cava (SVC), which drained into an enlarged coronary sinus. Co-occurring with this vascular anomaly, a tracheal bronchus was also identified.
Key takeaways
The presence of one congenital anomaly in the chest, such as a persistent left SVC, should prompt a search for other associated developmental anomalies, including airway variants like a tracheal bronchus. This emphasizes the embryological link between different thoracic structures and the importance of a comprehensive review of imaging.
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