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A rare case of isolated unilateral pulmonary vein atresia presenting as interstitial lung disease in a young adult

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Unilateral pulmonary vein atresia is an unusual congenital cardiovascular abnormality. It occurs due to failure of incorporation of pulmonary veins into the left atrium. It is usually diagnosed in childhood and diagnosis after adulthood is very rare. Herein we present a case of 21-year-old young adult with isolated unilateral pulmonary vein atresia who presented with unilateral interstitial lung disease.

Source: Journal of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Research

DOI: 10.34172/jcvtr.025.33139

Authors: Arnav Shandil, Mansi Verma, Sushma Makhaik, Sumala Kapila

Institution: Indira Gandhi Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Congenital Heart Disease Studies

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4416538420