Left main coronary artery and right pulmonary vein compression by a large pulmonary artery aneurysm

Heart. 2004 Apr;90(4):e21. doi: 10.1136/hrt.2003.029694.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aneurysm / complications*
  • Aneurysm / therapy
  • Constriction, Pathologic / etiology
  • Coronary Stenosis / etiology
  • Coronary Stenosis / surgery
  • Dyspnea / etiology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology
  • Pulmonary Artery*
  • Pulmonary Veins*
  • Stents