Scimitar syndrome is usually have right pulmonary vein to inferior vena cava

Scimitar syndrome is usually have right pulmonary vein to inferior vena cava


Scimitar syndrome is usually have right pulmonary vein to inferior vena cava


[A] Right pulmonary vein to SVC
[B] Right pulmonary vein to IVC
[C] Left pulmonary vein to SVC
[D] Right pulmonary vein to Left atrium



Scimitar syndrome

Types of PAPVC


  • PAPVC with ASD (80-90% cases)
  • PAPVC with intact atrial septum (isolated PAPVC)
  • PAPVC with complex congenital heart disease (heterotaxia)
  • Scimitar syndrome (right pulmonary vein to inferior vena cava with lung sequestration)


Scimitar syndrome is usually have right pulmonary vein to inferior vena cava with lung sequestration