Prenatal ultrasound diagnosis of fetal isolated left innominate vein under the aortic arch: A case report

J Clin Ultrasound. 2023 Nov-Dec;51(9):1505-1506. doi: 10.1002/jcu.23586. Epub 2023 Oct 7.

Abstract

Abnormalities of the left innominate vein beneath the aortic arch are exceedingly rare. While they may not exhibit overt clinical symptoms, misdiagnosis, or failure to diagnose can significantly complicate and increase the risk associated with cardiac interventional procedures.

Keywords: fetus; left innominate vein under aortic arch; prenatal echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta, Thoracic* / diagnostic imaging
  • Brachiocephalic Veins* / diagnostic imaging
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Prenatal Diagnosis
  • Ultrasonography
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal / methods