ANATOMICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A GIANT EUSTACHIAN VALVE: A CASE REPORT FROM A FORMALIN-FIXED SPECIMEN
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https://doi.org/10.56238/revgeov17n3-111Keywords:
Eustachian Valve, Giant Eustachian Valve, Right Atrium, Anatomical VariantAbstract
The Eustachian valve is a remnant of the right valve of the sinus venosus, typically found at the junction of the inferior vena cava (IVC) and the right atrium. While usually small and inconspicuous, anatomical variants exist where the valve is enlarged, termed a "Giant Eustachian Valve" (GEV). This report details the gross anatomical findings of a GEV identified during the dissection of a formalin-fixed human heart. The emphasis is placed on the morphological characteristics, embryological origin, and clinical implications of this rare anatomical variant.
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