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  • Title: Incidental partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection in left lung cancer.
    Author: Miwa K, Takamori S, Hayashi A, Fukunaga M, Ikeda K, Shirouzu K.
    Journal: Jpn J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg; 2004 Apr; 52(4):189-90. PubMed ID: 15141707.
    Abstract:
    We present the case of a 79-year-old woman with partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection (PAPVC), discovered incidentally during upper left division segmentectomy for primary lung cancer. The left superior pulmonary vein originated from the hilum of the upper left lobe and flowed into the left brachiocephalic vein. The left inferior pulmonary vein was connected normally, and neither atrial septal defect nor other anomalous condition was present. Upper left lobectomy with ligation of the anomalous connected vein was performed, as the lingual segment was anatomically difficult to retain. Although this type of PAPVC is extremely rare, it is advisable to exercise caution when performing lung resection with the potential for PAPVC in mind.
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