Absence of the azygos vein associated with double superior vena cava - A case report

Authors
Arslan, G Ozkaynak, C Cubuk, M Sindel, T Luleci, E
Citation
G. Arslan et al., Absence of the azygos vein associated with double superior vena cava - A case report, ANGIOLOGY, 50(1), 1999, pp. 81-84
Citations number
14
Categorie Soggetti
Cardiovascular & Respiratory Systems
Journal title
ANGIOLOGY
ISSN journal
00033197 → ACNP
Volume
50
Issue
1
Year of publication
1999
Pages
81 - 84
Database
ISI
SICI code
0003-3197(199901)50:1<81:AOTAVA>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A rare case of absence of the azygos vein associated with double superior v ena cava is presented. Imaging findings on plain chest film and on contrast -enhanced computed tomography are described, and the embryology of azygos a nd hemiazygos veins is reviewed.