Abstract
Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly seen as one of the components of congenital pulmonary venolobar syndrome. Simple and traditional investigation tools like CXR if interpreted with vigil can aid in prompt diagnosis and management of patients even in absence of clinical symptoms.
Highlights
Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital anomaly seen as one of the components of congenital pulmonary venolobar syndrome
We report scimitar syndrome diagnosed after identifying this scimitar appearance on a routine chest x-ray done (CXR) in an asymptomatic embassy case
The exact cause is still not known. It is characterized by an anomalous pulmonary vein which usually drains into inferior vena cava (IVC), right atrium or portal vein
Summary
Shibba Takkar Chhabra1*, Tripat Kaur, Gurleen Kaur, Rohit Tandon, Vandana Midha4 1Associate Professor of Cardiology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital – Unit Hero DMC Heart Institute, Ludhiana. Received Date: June 21, 2021; Accepted Date: July 19, 2021; Published Date: July 26, 2021
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