Left superior intercostal vein - aortic nipple
Diagnosis certain
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An "aortic nipple" is seen on the lateral aspect of the aortic arch / aortic/aortic knob. This represents a prominent left superior intercostal vein.
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An aortic nipple is seen in about 10% of PA chest x-rays on the lateral surface of the aortic arch/aortic knob. It represents the left superior intercostal vein.
- +<p>An <strong>aortic nipple</strong> is seen in about 10% of PA chest x-rays on the lateral surface of the aortic arch/aortic knob. It represents the <a href="/articles/left-superior-intercostal-vein">left superior intercostal vein</a>.</p>
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