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Unilateral proximal interruption of pulmonary artery with ipsilateral interstitial lung disease - A rare case report.

Authors :
Bhamidipati KDP
Vandana M
Source :
Radiology case reports [Radiol Case Rep] 2021 Jun 08; Vol. 16 (8), pp. 2021-2024. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Jun 08 (Print Publication: 2021).
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Unilateral proximal interruption of pulmonary artery with ipsilateral occurrence of lung fibrosis is a very rare entity. This case report is about a 27 year old male who had complaints of progressive dysponea since 1 year. He had past history of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. On auscultation, velcro crackles are heard on right side. Pulmonary function test showed restrictive pattern. Chest Radiography, High Resolution Computed Tomography and CT Pulmonary angiography were performed.<br /> (© 2021 Published by Elsevier Inc. on behalf of University of Washington.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1930-0433
Volume :
16
Issue :
8
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Radiology case reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
34158885
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.radcr.2021.04.073