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Haemoptysis due to pulmonary venous stenosis

Silke Braun, Ivan Platzek, Klaus Zöphel, Matthias Weise, Martin Kolditz, Michael Halank, Gert Hoeffken University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus. Germany European Respiratory ReviewEur Respir Rev 2014; 23: 170-179DOI: 10.1183/09059180.00003713 AbstractHaemoptysis is a potentially life-threatening condition with the need for prompt diagnosis. In about 10-20% of all cases the bleeding source remains unexplained with the standard diagnostic […]

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Multidetector CT evaluation of congenital lung anomalies

Edward Y. Lee, Phillip M. Boiselle, Robert H. Cleveland Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School.United States RadiologyRadiology 2008; 247: 632-648DOI: 10.1148/radiol.2473062124 AbstractCongenital lung anomalies vary widely in their clinical manifestation and imaging appearance. Although radiographs play a role in the incidental detection and initial imaging evaluation in patients with clinical suspicion of congenital lung anomalies,

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Learning from the Pulmonary Veins

Diego Uirona Porres, Oscar Persiva Morenza, Esther Pallisa, Alberto Roque, Jorge Andreu, Manel Martinez Hospital Vall d’Hebron.Spain RadiographicsRadiographics 2013; 33: 999-1022DOI: 10.1148/rg.334125043 AbstractThe purpose of this article is to review the basic embryology and anatomy of the pulmonary veins and the various imaging techniques used to evaluate the pulmonary veins, as well as the radiologic findings

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Congenital pulmonary vein stenosis: a radiographic study

Christopher K. Adey, Benigno Soto, Myung S. Shin University of Alabama School of MedicineUnited States RadiologyRadiology 1986; 161: 113-117DOI: 10.1148/radiology.161.1.3763853 AbstractSeven patients with congenital pulmonary venous stenosis were retrospectively evaluated. Chest radiographs and pulmonary angiograms were interpreted without knowledge of anatomic findings, and results were correlated with autopsy data. Bilateral foci of stenosis of varying severity

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Diagnostic enigma of pulmonary hypertension: Tale from a series of three patients

Anil Kumar Singhi, Anup Banerji, Nandini Biswas, Soumen Das Medica Super Specialty Hospital.India Medical Journal Armed Forces IndiaMed J Armed Forces Ind 2024; 80 (Suppl 1): S320-S324DOI: 10.1016/j.mjafi.2023.08.003 AbstractPulmonary hypertension (PH) is a complex condition with multiple etiological factors. The ability to identify a potential underlying cause is crucial for accurate diagnosis, patient management, and prognostication.

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Quantification of lung perfusion by a novel echocardiographic approach in pediatric pulmonary vein stenosis

Joseph M. Stidham, Sarah LaBarge, Jennifer H. Huang, Lars Grosse-Wortmann, Patrick D. Evers Oregon Health and Sciences University.United States Journal of the American Society of EchocardiographyJ Am Soc Echocardiogr 2024;DOI: 10.1016/j.echo.2024.11.016 AbstractAbstract Not Available CategoryStenosis or Obstruction of Normal Pulmonary Venous ConnectionsStenosis or Obstruction of Pulmonary Veins Following Surgical Repair of Anomalous Pulmonary Venous ConnectionsPulmonary Hypertension

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Pulmonary venous infarction

Warren A. Williamson, Bruce S. Tronic, Nathan Levitan, David G. Webb-Johnson, David M. Shahian, F. Henry Ellis, Jr. Lahey Clinic Medical Center.United States ChestChest 1992; 102: 937-940DOI: 10.1378/chest.102.3.937 AbstractPulmonary venous infarction, although rare, can develop in patients with the various pathologic conditions outlined. The triad of cough, dyspnea, and hemoptysis should raise clinical suspicion. The venous

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Radiological evaluation of pulmonary vein obstruction including two examinations by magnetic resonance imaging

W. S. Kim, K. M. Yeon, I. Kim, M. C. Han, J. G. Chi Seoul National University and Children’s Hospital.Republic of Korea Pediatric RadiologyPediatr Radiol 1993; 23: 6-11DOI: 10.1007/BF02020210 AbstractCongenital obstruction of the pulmonary vein without anomalous drainage can cause long-standing pulmonary congestion and pulmonary arterial hypertension, and it may include stenosis of individual pulmonary veins

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Atresia of right pulmonary veins with intact atrial septum and major aorto-pulmonary collateral treated with percutaneous stent implantation and embolization

Gian Paolo Ussia, Maurizio Marasini, Alesandro Rimini, Giacomo Pongiglione Istituto Giannina Gaslini Children’s Hospital.Italy Journal of Interventional CardiologyJ Interv Cardiol 2004; 17: 183-187DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-8183.2004.09883.x AbstractUnilateral pulmonary vein (PV) atresia is a rare congenital cardiac malformation with evolution toward irreversible pulmonary hypertension. Pneumonectomy or lung transplant is currently the treatment of choice for such a disease. We

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Recurrent unilateral bacterial pneumonias and interstitial fibrosis associated with pulmonary vein atresia: successful treatment with endovascular stent implantation

O. Sacco, B. Fregonese, L. Fregonese, C. Gambini, G. Pongiglione, G. A. Rossi I.R.C.C.S. Giannina Gaslini.Italy Pediatric PulmonologyPediatr Pulmonol 2002; 34: 324-328DOI: 10.1002/ppul.10158 AbstractA variety of pulmonary vascular disorders, such as hemangiomatosis, telangectasia, and veno-occlusive disease, may be involved in the pathogenesis of interstitial lung diseases. We describe the case of a girl with recurrent bacterial

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