Serife Savas Borbas, Birgül Varan, Sule Ackay
Baskent University
Turkey
Tüberkülos ve Toraks (Tuberculosis and Thoracic Journal)
Tuberk Toraks 2012; 60(3): 254-257
DOI: 10.5578/tt.2425
Abstract
Isolated pulmonary vein atresia without associated congenital malformation is a very rare condition in adults. It is associated with significant mortality and morbidity. Recurrent pulmonary infections, dyspnea on exertion and hemoptysis may be the presenting complaints. Owing to the limited number of patients with this condition there may be some difficulties in it’s diagnosis and therapy. We report an adult case with this rare congenital malformation and discuss it’s diagnosis and management options.
Category
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Noninvasive
Diagnostic Testing. Invasive
Year of Publication: 2008
Age Focus: Adult
Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients). Literature Review and Analysis.
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