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July 20, 2026Radiology Case ReportsOpen Access

Adult presentation of cor triatriatum sinister with anomalous coronary venous drainage into the left atrium: A rare congenital abnormality

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NLN. LuuRRRandy Richardson

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Overview

Case report highlights advanced cardiac imaging to identify rare congenital heart defects in adults, impacting management.

Key Points

  • To present a rare case of cor triatriatum sinister and its implications in adults.
  • Case report of a 71 year old male with progressive dyspnea and aortic valve stenosis.
  • Diagnosis was confirmed using CT angiography, revealing cor triatriatum and anomalous coronary drainage.
  • Discussion on the importance of advanced imaging for diagnosing congenital heart anomalies.
  • The patient had a diagnosis of cor triatriatum sinister and anomalous coronary venous drainage.
  • CT angiography showed an incomplete fibromuscular membrane in the left atrium.
  • Findings emphasize the need for advanced imaging in managing symptomatic adults with potential congenital heart defects.

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Luu et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a5dbab88bd453d3397abc4ahttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2026.06.098
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