In:
Respiration, S. Karger AG, Vol. 74, No. 1 ( 2007), p. 106-109
Abstract:
This case report describes a 13-year-old boy with diffuse microvascular pulmonary arteriovenous malformations, in whom total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage had been corrected surgically in the newborn period. Contrast transesophageal echocardiography, cardiac catheterization and a lung perfusion scan suggested, and lung biopsy confirmed the diagnosis in our patient. Treatment with nifedipin was commenced. 〈 i 〉 Conclusion: 〈 /i 〉 This case illustrates the diagnostic difficulties with this rare malformation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0025-7931
,
1423-0356
Language:
English
Publisher:
S. Karger AG
Publication Date:
2007
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1464419-8
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206674-9