Multiple choice

Which of the following is characterized by anomalous venous return from the right lung?

  1. Partial anomalous pulmonary venous connection

  2. Scimitar syndrome

  3. Patent ductus arteriosus

  4. Interrupted aortic arch
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Explanation

Scimitar syndrome, or pulmonary venolobar syndrome, is a rare congenital heart defect characterized by anomalous venous return from the right lung. This anomalous pulmonary venous return can be either partial (PAPVR) or total (TAPVR).

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