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Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Unlikely Cause of Chest Pain

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pulmonary vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but potentially lethal source of arterial thromboembolism. We present a case of a 59-year-old female patient who presented with worsening shortness of breath and was found on a cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) with the right lower pulmonary vein partially occluded with a filling defect. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges and management options associated with this rare entity.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.74408

Authors: Sonia I Vicenty-Rivera, Alex P Rodriguez

Institutions: Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, VA Caribbean Healthcare System, Miami VA Healthcare System

Language: English

Topic: Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management

Subfield: Internal Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4404694435