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Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Oncology

Background:

  • Acquired pulmonary stenosis is uncommon in adults, and extrinsic forms caused by thoracic masses are exceptionally rare.
  • External masses can cause non-dynamic obstruction of the right ventricular outflow tract, potentially mimicking other cardiac conditions.

Observation:

  • A 20-year-old female presented with a large superoanterior mediastinal mass compressing the main pulmonary trunk.
  • Echocardiography revealed significant pulmonary artery compression with a peak systolic gradient of 65 mmHg.
  • The 15 cm mass was attached to the pericardium, invaded the pulmonary artery and aorta, and encased the left phrenic nerve.

Findings:

  • Pathological diagnosis confirmed stage IIa nodular sclerosing Hodgkin's lymphoma.
  • The patient underwent open thoracotomy for mass resection, followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
  • Post-treatment, the patient achieved remission with no cardiac complaints.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the necessity of a high index of suspicion for extrinsic pulmonary stenosis in adults with mediastinal masses.
  • Successful management involves a multidisciplinary approach combining surgical intervention and oncological treatment.
  • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for favorable outcomes in patients with rare causes of pulmonary artery compression.