[Anomalous origin of the right pulmonary artery and left pulmonary vein stenosis]

Arch Cardiol Mex. 2006 Jan-Mar;76(1):80-2.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

We present a case of a 9 month old female with a history of cyanosis. The cardiovascular evaluation included angiocardiogram and magnetic resonance. The diagnosis was: origin of the right pulmonary artery from the ascending aorta, stenosis of the left superior pulmonary vein, patent ductus arteriosus and severe pulmonary hypertension. Surgical treatment consisted in correcting all congenital heart defects. The patient is doing well at home.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Constriction, Pathologic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Artery / surgery
  • Pulmonary Veins*
  • Vascular Diseases / complications*
  • Vascular Diseases / diagnosis
  • Vascular Diseases / surgery