O. Dominguez Garcia, M. A. Granados Ruiz, M. D. Sanchez Redondo, M. Lázaro Salvador, R. Juarez Tosina
Hospital Virgen de la Salud.
Spain
Pediatric Cardiology
Pediatr Cardiol 2009; 30: 989-991
DOI: 10.1007/s00246-008-9320-2
Abstract
A newborn female experienced severe respiratory distress immediately after delivery. She presented with intense cyanosis, refractory hypoxemia, and acidosis. The deterioration was rapidly progressive, leading to the child’s demise. The autopsy showed common pulmonary vein atresia, the most severe form of pulmonary venous drainage obstruction. Subpleural and interstitial pulmonary lymphagiectasias also were present as well as evidence of pulmonary hypertension. The lung pathology probably resulted from pulmonary venous atresia during prenatal development.
Category
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Length of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Pulmonary Venous Pathology
Year of Publication: 2009
Age Focus: Pediatric
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)
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