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[Pulmonary hypertension of undertermined origin in a man aged 56...].

Authors :
Giardelli G
Nicod L
Lehr HA
Bize P
Waeber G
Source :
Revue medicale suisse [Rev Med Suisse] 2009 Oct 28; Vol. 5 (223), pp. 2166, 2168-70.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The case of a patient with severe pulmonary hypertension whose etiology has remained unknown until an autopsy was performed is discussed in a symposium of pathological anatomy. This case helped to address the diagnostic and therapeutic management of pulmonary hypertension. The broad differential diagnosis of this disease requires a diagnostic strategy to be developped. Clinical reasoning leading to a probable diagnosis based on clinical biological and radiological information is not only a difficult task for the speaker but also a rich source of learning opportunities for our medical community.

Details

Language :
French
ISSN :
1660-9379
Volume :
5
Issue :
223
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Revue medicale suisse
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
19968030