Scimitar Syndrome and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Cite this case
[...]. Scimitar Syndrome and Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension. CTICases. Published October 20, 2022. https://str-case-explorer.pages.dev/c/wg4s8
Imaging findings
Chronic thromboembolic disease associated with an undiagnosed Scimitar syndrome (right pulmonary veins draining into the right atrium) and abnormal pulmonary circulation.
Key takeaways
Identifying anomalous venous return is essential in CTEPH workups, as surgical interventions might be contraindicated to avoid promoting shunt.
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