Atrial tachycardia originating from the hepatic segment of inferior vena cava in interruption of inferior vena cava with azygos continuation

J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2013 Apr;36(3):261-6. doi: 10.1007/s10840-012-9702-5. Epub 2012 Jul 27.

Abstract

Interruption of inferior vena cava (IVC) with azygos continuation is a rare venous anomaly, and arrhythmogenic IVC is also rarely reported. Arrhythmogenicity of the hepatic segment of IVC in interruption of IVC has never been reported. We describe the case of a 37-year-old female with interrupted left IVC with azygos continuation to right superior vena cava and atrial tachycardia originating from the hepatic segment of IVC.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Azygos Vein / abnormalities*
  • Azygos Vein / physiopathology*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Electrocardiography / methods
  • Female
  • Heart Conduction System / abnormalities*
  • Heart Conduction System / physiopathology*
  • Humans
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / diagnosis
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / etiology
  • Tachycardia, Ectopic Atrial / physiopathology*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / abnormalities*
  • Vena Cava, Inferior / physiopathology*