Arnav Shandil, Mansi Verma, Sushma Makhaik, Sumala Kapila
Indira Gandhi Medical College
India
Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research
J Cardiovasc Thorac Res 2025; 17: 212-214
DOI: 10.34172/jcvtr.025.33139
Abstract
Unilateral pulmonary vein atresia is an unusual congenital cardiovascular abnormality. It occurs due to failure of incorporation of pulmonary veins into the left atrium. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and diagnosis after adulthood is very rare. Herein we present a case of 21-year-old young adult with isolated unilateral pulmonary vein atresia who presented with unilateral interstitial lung disease.
Category
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Noninvasive
Year of Publication: 2025
Age Focus: Pediatric or Adult
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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