Anomalous connection of the right superior caval vein to the morphologically left atrium

Cardiol Young. 2006 Apr;16(2):184-6. doi: 10.1017/S1047951106000151.

Abstract

Anomalous drainage of the right superior caval vein into the morphologically left atrium as an isolated cardiac malformation is a rare anomaly. Most patients present with cyanosis. Thus far, about 20 cases have been reported in the literature. We report a case of cyanosis due to this malformation in a male neonate, which was complicated by the meconium aspiration syndrome. The malformation was diagnosed by echocardiography and cardiac catheterization. Surgery resulted in complete recovery.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cyanosis / etiology*
  • Echocardiography
  • Heart Atria / abnormalities*
  • Heart Atria / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications*
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / surgery
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Male
  • Meconium Aspiration Syndrome
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging