Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava

Pediatr Dev Pathol. 2017 Mar-Apr;20(2):182-185. doi: 10.1177/1093526616686008. Epub 2017 Jan 25.

Abstract

Persistent left superior vena cava (PLSVC) is a common cardiac anomaly associated with congenital heart diseases. A diagnosis of PLSVC usually warrants a detailed fetal echocardiography. Lesser known associations are the extra cardiac anomalies notably the upper airway and the gastrointestinal tract anomalies. We highlight here the importance of detailed fetal assessment for extra cardiac anomalies in addition to fetal echocardiography in fetuses diagnosed with PLSVC. We hereby present a preterm infant who presented with a triad of PLSVC, laryngeal atresia, and esophageal atresia.

Keywords: congenital heart disease; congenital high airway obstruction syndrome; esophageal atresia; laryngeal atresia; persistent left superior vena cava; tracheoesophageal fistula.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple / diagnosis*
  • Esophageal Atresia / diagnosis*
  • Fatal Outcome
  • Heart Defects, Congenital / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Larynx / abnormalities*
  • Male
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*