Anomalous brachiocephalic vein: CT, embryology, and clinical implications

AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2005 Apr;184(4):1235-40. doi: 10.2214/ajr.184.4.01841235.

Abstract

Objective: CT patterns of anomalous brachiocephalic veins are presented with reconsideration of the structure's embryogenesis.

Conclusion: With advancements in central line procedures and corrective cardiac surgery, and the widespread use of noninvasive imaging techniques, the clinical importance of identification of the anomalous brachiocephalic vein is shown.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / abnormalities*
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / diagnostic imaging
  • Brachiocephalic Veins / embryology
  • Chi-Square Distribution
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Contrast Media
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Iohexol / analogs & derivatives*
  • Male
  • Retrospective Studies
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed / methods*

Substances

  • Contrast Media
  • Iohexol
  • iopromide