Incidental Finding of Persistent Left superior Vena Cava.
Abstract
A case of persistent left superior vena cava was incidentally detected during computed tomography scan of the thorax for other medical reason. This patient is not known to have any congenital anomaly. The incidence of persistent left superior vena cava is rare in general population.
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