An Asymptomatic Pulmonary Hilar Mass: a Case Report

Pulmonary vein varix is a rare benign abnormality, either congenital or acquired, usually presented without symptoms. It is most frequently discovered by chance on a chest radiograph, whereas computed tomography defines the special characteristics of the lesion. Angiography is considered the method...

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Published in:Acta radiologica (1987) 2004-08, Vol.45 (5), p.516-518
Main Authors: Andrikakos, P., Gallis, P., Christopoulos, A., Flabouriaris, S., Mylona, M., Dimopoulos, P. A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Angiography
Biological and medical sciences
Blood and lymphatic vessels
Cardiology. Vascular system
Cardiovascular system
Diseases of the peripheral vessels. Diseases of the vena cava. Miscellaneous
Female
Humans
Investigative techniques, diagnostic techniques (general aspects)
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Pulmonary Veins - diagnostic imaging
Radiodiagnosis. Nmr imagery. Nmr spectrometry
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Varicose Veins - diagnostic imaging
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Summary:Pulmonary vein varix is a rare benign abnormality, either congenital or acquired, usually presented without symptoms. It is most frequently discovered by chance on a chest radiograph, whereas computed tomography defines the special characteristics of the lesion. Angiography is considered the method of choice for final diagnosis. The authors present the first case of a patient with pulmonary vein varix accompanied by interatrial communication.
ISSN:0284-1851
1600-0455
DOI:10.1080/02841850410005796