Hitherto unreported pattern of partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage into subaortic left innominate vein
Abstract
We present the case of a 9-year-old girl who underwent cardiac computed tomography angiography to evaluate ventricular septal defect (VSD) with pulmonary atresia. Imaging revealed a rare anomalous drainage of the left superior pulmonary vein into a retroaortic left brachiocephalic vein (LBCV). This vein coursed posterior to the ascending aorta before joining the right brachiocephalic vein (RBCV) to form the superior vena cava (SVC). Recognition of this uncommon combined anomaly is essential to prevent misinterpretation on imaging and to ensure appropriate surgical planning when intervention is necessary.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Congenital Heart Disease Studies
Vascular anomalies and interventions
Vascular Anomalies and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Acta cardiologica. Supplementum
- Publisher
- Informa UK Limited
- Volume
- 81
- Issue
- 5
- Pages
- 670–671
- Publication date
- 28 May 2026
- Language
- EN