title: Evaluation of a sinus venosus atrial septal defect by magnetic resonance: a case report.
abstract: Although superior sinus venosus is one of the major types of atrial septal defect (ASD), diagnosis is usually more difficult than the more common forms. We report a case in which cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) was useful in evaluating a patient presenting with right heart dilatation. Besides establishing the diagnosis of atrial septal defect, it also documented the anomalous drainage of a pulmonary vein.
authors.affiliation: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Unit. Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Trust, National Heart & Lung Institute, Imperial College, London SW3 6NP, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Francisco
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Alpendurada
authors.forename: Ricardo
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Wage
authors.forename: Raad
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Mohiaddin
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006344:Heart Septal Defects, Atrial / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging