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Current Medical Imaging

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ISSN (Print): 1573-4056
ISSN (Online): 1875-6603

Case Report

Co-existing Mediastinal Venous Malformation and Fusiform Superior Vena Cava Aneurysm in a Patient with Ischemic Stroke: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Author(s): Gwanghyun Kim, Lyo Min Kwon*, Dong A Ye, Minwoo Lee, Young Soo Do and Kyung Sup Song

Volume 20, 2024

Published on: 28 August, 2024

Article ID: e15734056309105 Pages: 5

DOI: 10.2174/0115734056309105240730055959

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Abstract

Background: Mediastinal venous malformation (MVM) and fusiform superior vena cava aneurysm (F-SVCA) are both rare congenital vascular anomalies.

Case Presentation: A 46-year-old male presented with acute ischemic stroke of unknown etiology. Computed tomography (CT) angiography revealed the coexistence of MVM and F-SVCA. Diagnostic venography demonstrated a significant reduction in blood flow velocity within the F-SVCA, but failed to identify a direct connection to the left heart system or pulmonary vein. The patient expired due to extensive brain damage caused by a stroke.

Conclusion: This case may increase the necessity of meticulous radiological evaluation and preventive management for these anomalies, as mediastinal vascular anomalies can result in thromboembolic complications.

Keywords: Vascular malformations, Aneurysm, Superior vena cava, Mediastinum, Ischemic Stroke, Veins.


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