An unusual cause of mediastinal widening: bilateral innominate vein aneurysms.
We present a case of aneurysm of bilateral innominate veins and vena cava superior. Chest X-ray, computed tomography, and 3D contrast enhanced magnetic resonance angiography findings are described. The etiology of venous aneurysms is reviewed and clinical management options are discussed.
Güney
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Ege University School of Medicine, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Izmir, Turkey.
Demirpolat
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Savaş
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Alper
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D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016121:Brachiocephalic Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography; D008297:Male; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000098:blood supply / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D003287:Contrast Media