Open AccessNeonatal central cyanosis caused by anomalous drainage of the right superior vena cava
Author(s) -
Saviga Sethasathien,
Mallika Pomrop,
Kwannapas Saengsin,
Varangthip Khuwuthyakorn,
Suchaya Silvilairat
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of cardiovascular echography
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.255
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2347-193X
pISSN - 2211-4122
DOI - 10.4103/jcecho.jcecho_30_19
Subject(s) - medicine , right atrium , superior vena cava , left atrium , radiology , embolization , computed tomography angiography , persistent left superior vena cava , angiography , cardiology , surgery , coronary sinus , atrial fibrillation
The draining of the right superior vena cava (SVC) into the left atrium is a very rare anomaly of systemic vein drainage. This case report describes a term male infant presenting with central cyanosis diagnosed with right SVC drainage into the left atrium. The diagnosis was performed using conventional echocardiography and computed tomography angiography. Surgical correction with translocation of the right SVC to the right atrium was necessary to treat the symptom of cyanosis and prevent further complications, including brain abscesses and paradoxical embolization.