Presentation
Patient with total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR). .
Patient Data
Age: 23
Gender: Female
From the case:
Snowman sign
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Snowman image from www.clipartlord.com. (Free for public use and domain).
The shape of the snowman superimposed over the CXR demonstrates the origin of this sign.
CXR image contributed by Dr M Sanal Kumar: http://radiopaedia.org/cases/total-anomalous-pulmonary-venous-return-2
Case Discussion
Snowman sign refers to the configuration of the heart and its superior borders resembling a snowman. This is seen in total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) type I i.e. supra cardiac type.
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