Article Type: Literature Review and Analysis

Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasis associated with a blind common pulmonary vein

Arkadi M. Rywlin, Rita M. Fojaco University of Miami.United States Pediatrics Pediatrics 1968; 41: 931–934https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.41.5.931 AbstractThree main theories have to be considered in the pathogenesis of congenital pulmonary lymphangectasis: obstruction of major pulmonary lymphatics, obstruction to pulmonary venous flow, and anomalous pulmonary development. The authors report an infant with congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasis associated with a blind […]

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Unilateral Pulmonary Arteriosclerosis Unusual Fibrous Connective Tissue Growth Associated; Review of Literature and Discussion of Possible Physiological Mechanisms Involved in These Changes

Scott R. Inkley, George R. Abbott Western Reserve University and University Hospitals of Cleveland.United States Journal of the American Medical Association Internal MedicineJAMA Int Med 1961; 108: 903-915https://doi:10.1001/archinte.1961.03620120087012 AbstractAn extensive fibrous connective tissue proliferation suggestive of retroperitoneal fibrosis or chronic mediastinitis is reported here. Aside from being the most extensive involvement that we can find

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Congenital obstruction of the pulmonary veins at their atrial junctions. Review of the literature and a case report

Wigher Mortensson, Nils-Rune Lundström University Hospital, Lund.Sweden American Heart JournalAm Heart J 1974; 87: 359-362DOI: 10.1016/0002-8703(74)90078-7 AbstractA survey of the reports of congenital stenosis and/or atresias of the pulmonary veins is presented and a new case added. The correct diagnosis has not been made in vivo. “Recurrent respiratory tract infections” and hemoptysis are the most common

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