Aug 13, 2024 · The left brachiocephalic vein is approximately 6 cm long and runs a long, oblique course to the right through the superior mediastinum anterior to the branches of the aortic arch to unite with the right brachiocephalic vein posterior to …

Feb 2, 2022 · The brachiocephalic trunk (BCT) (also known as the brachiocephalic artery, and previously as the innominate artery) is the first branch of the aortic arch and supplies the head, neck and right arm. On this page:

Apr 15, 2024 · The retro-aortic left brachiocephalic vein is a rare vascular variant where the left brachiocephalic vein passes more inferiorly through the superior mediastinum, coursing inferior to the aortic arch and posterior to the ascending aorta to join the right brachiocepahilc vein forming the superior vena cava. The usual anatomy is for the vein to ...

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Sep 15, 2021 · The superior vena cava (SVC) is a large valveless venous channel formed by the union of the brachiocephalic veins. It receives blood from the upper half of the body (except the heart) and returns it to the right atrium.

Vascular structure is seen ascending behind and to the left of thoracic aorta, reaching upwards to drain into left brachio-cephalic vein (white arrows). Right sided azygous lobe and fissure are also noted.

Jul 17, 2014 · Intrathymic left brachiocephalic vein is a common variant that can often be seen during fetal ultrasound. Instead of coursing posterior to the thymus, the left brachiocephalic vein courses through the thymus 1. It is considered a normal variant and is believed to have no adverse effects on the...

Jan 23, 2024 · It courses superiorly to the left of the midline before arching lateral to the distal aortic arch to drain into the left brachiocephalic vein anteriorly. It courses medial to phrenic nerve and lateral to vagus nerve.

Jul 28, 2024 · When able to be traced on CT there is no real differential. Some if thin slice cuts are not available an anomalous left brachiocephalic vein (ALBCV) may mimic appearances.

Feb 10, 2022 · The vein continues medially to pass anterior to the anterior scalene muscle (whereas the subclavian artery passes posterior to the muscle) and joins the internal jugular vein posterior to the sternoclavicular joint, where it forms the brachiocephalic vein.