Anomalous connection of superior vena cava to the left atrium masquerading as epilepsy: a case report with review of literature.

Singh, Sandeep; Geelani, Muhammed Abid; Modi, Pranav; Niwaria, Yogesh; Shahi, Sudhir; Banerjee, Amit

Anomalous connection of superior vena cava to the left atrium masquerading as epilepsy: a case report with review of literature.

Date

2008-01-10

Authors

Singh, Sandeep

Geelani, Muhammed Abid

Abstract

An 11-year-old girl who presented with recurrent epileptic fits was eventually found to have a superior vena cava draining into the left atrium. There was no atrial septal defect. The patient underwent a successful surgical correction.

Citation

Singh S, Geelani MA, Modi P, Niwaria Y, Shahi S, Banerjee A. Anomalous connection of superior vena cava to the left atrium masquerading as epilepsy: a case report with review of literature. Annals of Cardiac Anaesthesia. 2008 Jan-Jun; 11(1): 42-5