Persistent left SVC

Persistent left SVC results from the failure of the involution of the left anterior cardinal vein. Right and Left SVC can coexist together in 80% to 90% of cases.

Left sided SVC drains into coronary sinus (92%) or left atrium (8%)

Differential diagnosis
– Anomalous left brachiocephalic vein (ALBCV)

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