Unilateral proximal interruption of pulmonary artery with ipsilateral interstitial lung disease – A rare case report

Unilateral proximal interruption of pulmonary artery with ipsilateral occurrence of lung fibrosis is a very rare entity. This case report is about a 27 year old male who had complaints of progressive dysponea since 1 year. He had past history of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. On auscu...

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Published in:Radiology case reports 2021-08, Vol.16 (8), p.2021-2024
Main Authors: Bhamidipati, Kanaka Durga Prasad, Vandana, Mrudula
Format: Article
Language:English
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Case Report
Chest radiography (CXR)
High resolution computed tomography (HRCT)
Interstitial lung disease (ILD)
Proximal interruption of pulmonary artery
Unilateral
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Summary:Unilateral proximal interruption of pulmonary artery with ipsilateral occurrence of lung fibrosis is a very rare entity. This case report is about a 27 year old male who had complaints of progressive dysponea since 1 year. He had past history of recurrent lower respiratory tract infections. On auscultation, velcro crackles are heard on right side. Pulmonary function test showed restrictive pattern. Chest Radiography, High Resolution Computed Tomography and CT Pulmonary angiography were performed.
ISSN:1930-0433
1930-0433
DOI:10.1016/j.radcr.2021.04.073