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.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Acta radiologica (1987) 2004-05, Vol.45 (3), p.266-268
Hauptverfasser:	Güney, B., Demirpolat, G., Sava, R., Alper, H.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adult Aneurysm - complications Aneurysm - diagnosis Aneurysm - diagnostic imaging Biological and medical sciences Brachiocephalic Veins - diagnostic imaging Brachiocephalic Veins - pathology Contrast Media Humans Imaging, Three-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Angiography Male Mediastinum - blood supply Mediastinum - diagnostic imaging Medical sciences Pneumology Respiratory system : syndromes and miscellaneous diseases Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Zusammenfassung:	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.
ISSN:	0284-1851 1600-0455
DOI:	10.1080/02841850410004256