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October 15, 2025BMJ Case Reports

‘Congenitally corrected’ Scimitar syndrome? An anomalous unilateral single pulmonary vein variant

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JTJonathan Taylor-FishwickAEAlexander R. EllisEastern Virginia Medical School

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Overview

Case study reveals a 'congenitally corrected' variant of Scimitar syndrome, highlighting the role of imaging in diagnosis.

Key Points

  • Diagnosis confirmed a unique variant of scimitar syndrome with anomalous venous drainage, showing successful connection to the left atrium.
  • Key imaging modalities, particularly non-contrasted CT, suggested the presence of an abnormal right pulmonary vein connection.
  • This case provides valuable insights into the complexities of anomalous pulmonary venous return and its variants.
  • Multimodal imaging techniques are crucial for accurately diagnosing conditions like Scimitar syndrome to ensure proper management.

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Taylor-Fishwick et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68ef858cc6a308ba063555cchttps://doi.org/10.1136/bcr-2025-266742
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