Partial anomalous connection of both superior pulmonary veins.

Marianeschi, Stefano M; Cannata, Aldo; Uricchio, Nicola; Pedretti, Stefano; Vignati, Gabriele · Ann Thorac Surg · 2012

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

Several patterns of anomalous pulmonary venous drainage have been described in the literature, and bilateral partial pulmonary anomalous vein connection (PAPVC) has been described as a rare congenital cardiac anomaly. We report an unusual type of bilateral PAPVC, involving both the superior right and left pulmonary veins draining into the left brachiocephalic vein in a young adult who was symptomatic with dyspnea and a dry cough.

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