Complete absence of pulmonary veins.
Various types of pulmonary venous return abnormalities have been described in the literature. This report presents a case in which a 4-h-old neonate presented with cyanotic heart disease and respiratory distress. This neonate was subsequently shown to have complete absence of the pulmonary veins (CAPV), a previously undescribed malformation. The case summary describes the physical findings, radiographic and electrocardiographic features, cardiac catheterization data, and results from autopsy. A discussion of the case, theories of embryological etiology for this malformation, and differential diagnoses follow. Surgical treatment for CAPV is not yet possible.
Ralston
M A
MA
Department of Pediatrics, Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio 43205.
Teske
D W
DW
D000015:Abnormalities, Multiple; D006330:Heart Defects, Congenital / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008297:Male; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities*