Horseshoe lung associated with unique left pulmonary vein: an unreported association

Pediatr Cardiol. 2010 Aug;31(6):905-7. doi: 10.1007/s00246-010-9735-4. Epub 2010 May 29.

Abstract

Horseshoe lung is a rare malformation that is often associated with lung hypoplasia and/or vascular anomalies. We describe a 10-year-old girl with horseshoe lung and unique left pulmonary vein. This is the first reported case with this vascular feature. The patient presented with signs and symptoms of severe pulmonary hypertension and was treated with sildenafil.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Abnormalities, Multiple*
  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Bronchoscopy
  • Child
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dilatation, Pathologic
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / abnormalities*
  • Lung Diseases / congenital*
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Ventricular Pressure