Back to Search Start Over

Congenital Giant Aneurysm of the Left Innominate Vein: Is Surgical Treatment Required?

Authors :
Tsuji, A.
Katada, Y.
Tanimoto, M.
Fujita, I.
Source :
Pediatric Cardiology. Jul/Aug2004, Vol. 25 Issue 4, p421-423. 3p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Congenital aneurysms of the thoracic venous system are rare. In particular, innominate venous aneurysms are extremely rare. We describe a 16-year-old girl whose chest x-ray suggested a mediastinal tumor. Three-dimensional contrast-enhancement magnetic resonance venography showed a giant sacciform aneurysm of the left innominate vein and dilatation of the right innominate vein. The patient was asymptomatic, and there were no significant physical findings. Therefore, the patient is being followed without surgical treatment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01720643
Volume :
25
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Pediatric Cardiology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
14114411
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00246-003-0499-y