Fig. 5From: Atypical drainage of a persistent left vena cava superior into the left atrial appendage detected by multidimensional imaging: a case report and review of the literatureReconstructed CT imaging reveals the atypical drainage of the persistent left vena cava superior (PLVCS) into the left atrial appendage (LAA). The lateral view (left image) exposes a more precise view this rare anatomical variant, while the anterior view (left image) displays the bilateral superior caval vein (rVCS right vena cava superior). Ao Aorta, PT Pulmonary truncusBack to article page