[Cerebral abscess due to abnormal caval return].
A case of abnormal venous return is reported. It was discovered during investigation of a cerebral abscess. There was a persisting and unique left superior vena cava, draining in the left atrium. No other cardiac malformation was present. This abnormality is rare as only 2 other cases have been reported. It should be suspected in children presenting with cyanosis, clubbing of the fingers and left ventricular hypertrophy on electrocardiography.
D001921:Brain / Q000098:blood supply*; D001922:Brain Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D002648:Child; D007839:Functional Laterality; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D014683:Vena Cava, Superior
Abces cerebral par anomalie du retour cave.