Left Superior Vena Cava's Unconventional Path to Left Atrium Drainage: A Case Report

Authors

M. Idrees
W. Tariq
M.J. Tahir
K.A.H. Mohamed Ahmed
Zohaib Yousaf, Division of Internal Medicine, Reading Hospital - Tower Health, West Reading, PAFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-26-2024

Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a rare congenital anomaly. We presented PLSVC in a patient with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) requiring hemodialysis. The left internal jugular vein was utilized for central venous access due to difficult central vascular access, resulting in a diagnosis of PLSVC draining in the left atrium. This case underscores the importance of awareness of anatomical variations before central catheter placement.

Publication Title

Radiology Case Reports

Volume

19

Issue

10

First Page

4297

Last Page

4301

Recommended Citation

Idrees, M., Tariq, W., Tahir, M., Mohamed Ahmed, K., & Yousaf, Z. (2024). Left Superior Vena Cava's Unconventional Path to Left Atrium Drainage: A Case Report. Radiology Case Reports, 19 (10), 4297-4301. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2024.06.089