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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Superior vena cava (SVC)
Synonyms
Persistent left SVC (PLSVC)
Definitions
Variant venous structure draining venous blood from left upper extremity and head and neck region
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
Angiographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Considerations for Central Venous Access
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Ghandour A et al: Congenital anomalies of the superior vena cava: embryological correlation, imaging perspectives, and clinical relevance. Can Assoc Radiol J. 68(4):456-62, 2017
Sonavane SK et al: Comprehensive imaging review of the superior vena cava. Radiographics. 35(7):1873-92, 2015
Povoski SP et al: Persistent left superior vena cava: review of the literature, clinical implications, and relevance of alterations in thoracic central venous anatomy as pertaining to the general principles of central venous access device placement and venography in cancer patients. World J Surg Oncol. 9:173, 2011
Benson RE et al: CT appearance of persistent left superior vena cava, anomalous right superior pulmonary venous return into the right-sided superior vena cava and a sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect. Br J Radiol. 82(983):e235-9, 2009
Dehghani P et al: Transcatheter closure of persistent left sided superior vena cava draining into left atrium - importance of balloon test occlusion. J Invasive Cardiol. 21(7):E122-5, 2009
Goyal SK et al: Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report and review of literature. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 6:50, 2008
Burney K et al: CT appearances of congential and acquired abnormalities of the superior vena cava. Clin Radiol. 62(9):837-42, 2007
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KEY FACTS
Terminology
Imaging
Top Differential Diagnoses
Clinical Issues
TERMINOLOGY
Abbreviations
Superior vena cava (SVC)
Synonyms
Persistent left SVC (PLSVC)
Definitions
Variant venous structure draining venous blood from left upper extremity and head and neck region
IMAGING
General Features
Radiographic Findings
CT Findings
MR Findings
Ultrasonographic Findings
Imaging Recommendations
Angiographic Findings
DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS
PATHOLOGY
General Features
CLINICAL ISSUES
Presentation
Demographics
Natural History & Prognosis
Treatment
Considerations for Central Venous Access
DIAGNOSTIC CHECKLIST
Image Interpretation Pearls
Reporting Tips
Selected References
Ghandour A et al: Congenital anomalies of the superior vena cava: embryological correlation, imaging perspectives, and clinical relevance. Can Assoc Radiol J. 68(4):456-62, 2017
Sonavane SK et al: Comprehensive imaging review of the superior vena cava. Radiographics. 35(7):1873-92, 2015
Povoski SP et al: Persistent left superior vena cava: review of the literature, clinical implications, and relevance of alterations in thoracic central venous anatomy as pertaining to the general principles of central venous access device placement and venography in cancer patients. World J Surg Oncol. 9:173, 2011
Benson RE et al: CT appearance of persistent left superior vena cava, anomalous right superior pulmonary venous return into the right-sided superior vena cava and a sinus venosus-type atrial septal defect. Br J Radiol. 82(983):e235-9, 2009
Dehghani P et al: Transcatheter closure of persistent left sided superior vena cava draining into left atrium - importance of balloon test occlusion. J Invasive Cardiol. 21(7):E122-5, 2009
Goyal SK et al: Persistent left superior vena cava: a case report and review of literature. Cardiovasc Ultrasound. 6:50, 2008
Burney K et al: CT appearances of congential and acquired abnormalities of the superior vena cava. Clin Radiol. 62(9):837-42, 2007
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