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Int J Angiol 2013; 22(02): 127-130
DOI: 10.1055/s-0033-1336606
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Left Innominate Vein Aneurysm: Diagnostic Imaging and Pitfalls

Mark A. Buehler II
1   Department of Radiology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
,
Farhad S. Ebrahim
1   Department of Radiology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
2   Department of Radiology, St. Luke's Hospital, Maumee, Ohio
,
Theodore O. Popa
1   Department of Radiology, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
3   Department of Medicine, University of Toledo, Toledo, Ohio
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10 May 2013 (online)

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Abstract

Thoracic venous aneurysms are very rare. They may be asymptomatic and can be found incidentally during imaging. They are associated with few complications including pulmonary embolism, rupture, and venous obstruction. Accurate diagnosis of a mediastinal aneurysm is essential to avoid complications secondary to biopsy or surgical intervention. This is a rare case of left innominate vein aneurysm, its imaging, as well as associated imaging shortfalls.

Keywords

brachiocephalic vein aneurysm - innominate vein aneurysm - thoracic venous aneurysm - venous aneurysm - mediastinal mass
 

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