CTICasesAberrant Pulmonary Venous Anatomy (No Anomalous Drainage)
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[...]. Aberrant Pulmonary Venous Anatomy (No Anomalous Drainage). CTICases. Published September 24, 2015. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/vazdy
Imaging findings
Incidental findings of very large, "odd-looking" pulmonary veins with unusual, winding courses. Despite their aberrant morphology, all identified pulmonary veins correctly drain into the left atrium via normal inferior and superior pulmonary veins, with no anomalous connections or evidence of shunting. The pulmonary arteries and airways appeared normal.
Key takeaways
This case presents a morphological curiosity of pulmonary venous anatomy where the veins exhibit bizarre and winding courses, yet maintain normal drainage patterns. Despite their unusual appearance, the absence of anomalous connections or shunting indicates no physiological abnormality. It serves as an interesting example of anatomical variation without pathological significance.
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