Left main coronary artery and right pulmonary vein compression by a large pulmonary artery aneurysm.
Pulmonary artery aneurysms are uncommon and may be associated with significant morbidity and mortality. The unique combination of left main coronary artery and upper right pulmonary vein compression by a large pulmonary artery aneurysm is reported. Furthermore, the aetiology, clinical manifestations, complications, diagnostic approach, and possible therapeutic interventions are briefly discussed.
Decuypere
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Department of Cardiology, University Hospitals, Leuven, Belgium.
Delcroix
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Budts
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D000328:Adult; D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D003251:Constriction, Pathologic / Q000209:etiology; D023921:Coronary Stenosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery; D004417:Dyspnea / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000209:etiology; D011651:Pulmonary Artery; D011667:Pulmonary Veins; D015607:Stents