Congenital absence of the right superior vena cava: report of two cases

Eur J Cardiol. 1978 Jun;7(4):293-7.

Abstract

Absence of the right superior vena cava with persistence of the left superior vena cava is an uncommon cardiac malformation. 2 patients with this anomaly are presented, and the importance of recognizing this condition is emphasized. Although associated with other cardiac malformations, there is no characteristic type.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Catheterization
  • Child
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / complications
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Male
  • Radiography
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / diagnostic imaging