A persistent left superior vena cava is a congenital, meaning present from birth, variation where an additional large vein drains into the heart from the left side. Most people are unaware they have it. An MRI may show an additional venous structure on the left side of the chest consistent with this variation. Finding a persistent left superior vena cava is clinically important for planning any cardiac procedures or central line insertions.
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