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Supra-cardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR)

Case contributed by Mohammad A. ElBeialy
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

6 months old cyanotic baby.

Patient Data

Age: 6 months old.
  • anomalous drainage of all pulmonary veins is noted through a common venous chamber which is draining via a dilated vertical vein, joining the left brachiocephalic (innominate) vein, and ultimately draining into a dilated superior vena cava.
  • a smalll high ostium secundum 0.4 cm ASD is noted allowing a right to left shunt. 

Case Discussion

Supra-cardiac total anomalous pulmonary venous return (TAPVR) with a small high ostium secundum ASD.

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