A Combination of Persistent Left Superior Vena Cava and Subaortic Discrete Membrane

A persistent left superior vena cava is the most common congenital anomaly involving the systemic veins. It occurs in approximately 0.5% of the general population and 3% to 10% of patients with other cardiovascular abnormalities including atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, bicuspid aortic valve, coarctation of aorta, and cor-triatriatum. A discrete subaortic membrane is a rare cause of subaortic stenosis in adult. It may present as in an isolated form as fibrous or fibromuscular ring below the aortic valve or in association with other congenital anomalies. This is the case of a persistent left vena cava superior associated with a subaortic discrete membrane.