Acquired supravalvular pulmonary stenosis due to extrinsic compression by a mediastinal dermoid cyst.

Acquired pulmonary stenosis is rare. When it occurs, it usually results from compression of the pulmonary artery or the heart by a mediastinal tumour. As these masses rarely cause compression that results in murmurs, it is hard to make a diagnosis. We describe a 23-year-old female patient who presented with dull, aching chest pain lasting for 6 months. Echocardiography showed a large anterior mediastinal cystic mass compressing the main pulmonary artery. She was operated through a left anterolateral thoracotomy and had an uneventful recovery.

Rare variant of mixed total anomalous pulmonary venous connection.

Mixed variety of Total anomalous pulmonary venous connection is a rare congenital heart disorder with a wide variation of pulmonary venous anatomy and their drainage. Present article depicts "3+1" variant of mixed TAPVC treated by rechannelizing all pulmonary veins to left atrium using a Polytetrafleuroethylene patch.

Acute superior vena cava obstruction due to tight pericardial closure following congenital defect repair.

The obstruction of the superior vena cava (SVC) of acute onset nature following surgery is a rare and serious condition. The tight closure of the pericardium over the heart during surgical procedures may cause external compression on the SVC. Echocardiography and Computed tomography (CT) scan aids in the diagnosis. Cutting open the pericardial stitches relieves the condition.