Left superior intercostal vein opacification

Discussion:

Opacification and more importantly dilation of azygous and accessory systems usually indicates venous obstruction, but in this case there was none.

Occasionally, if the contrast density in the left superior intercostal vein is similar to the aorta, its curvilinear course near the arch can mimic a dissection flap, or "pseudo dissection".

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