Idiopathic Pulmonary Vein Thrombus Extending into Left Atrium: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Pulmonary vein thrombosis (PVT) is rather an uncommon condition which presents nonspecifically and is usually associated with lung malignancy and major pulmonary surgery. Rarely could no cause be found. It causes increased pulmonary venous pressure leading to pulmonary arterial vasoconstriction and subsequent pulmonary arterial hypertension and subsequently can cause cor pulmonale if not addressed in timely fashion. Other associated complications like peripheral embolization and stroke have also been reported. This case emphasizes the importance of maintaining high index of clinical suspicion especially when CT pulmonary angiogram is negative for pulmonary embolism.
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Muhammad Asim
0000-0003-3455-6974
MA
Rana
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Nicholas
0000-0002-6985-0682
N
Tilbury
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Yashwant
0000-0001-8141-3269
Y
Kumar
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Habib
H
Ahmad
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Kamal
K
Naser
Department of Intensive Care Medicine, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh 11373, Saudi Arabia.
Ahmed F
AF
Mady
King's Mill Hospital, Sherwood Forest Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Nottinghamshire NG17 4JL, UK.
Awani
A
Patel