Partially unroofed coronary sinus syndrome with persistent left superior vena cava, absent right superior vena cava and right-sided pericardial defect

Eur J Cardiothorac Surg. 1996;10(11):1027-9. doi: 10.1016/s1010-7940(96)80410-6.

Abstract

Partially unroofed coronary sinus syndrome with persistent left superior vena cava is a rare congenital anomaly. It frequently produces a right-to-left shunt. We report a case in which a large left-to-right shunt was present, because of the obstruction to left ventricular inflow as a result of the dilated coronary sinus. This abnormality was associated with absent right superior vena cava and a partial pericardial defect on the right side.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Coronary Vessel Anomalies / complications*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Pericardium / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Superior / abnormalities*