Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Plexiform lesion in bronchopulmonary anastomosis.

D Heath1, P Smith, P Harris

  • 1Department of Pathology, University of Liverpool.

British Journal of Diseases of the Chest
|July 1, 1988
PubMed
Summary

A cellular lesion resembling a plexiform lesion developed in a 6-year-old girl's lung anastomosis. This finding is significant for understanding pediatric pulmonary hypertension.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Influence of contaminants of emerging concern on the primary and secondary metabolites of hydroponically grown tomatoes.

Food chemistry·2025
Same author

Contaminants of emerging concern: Silylation procedures, evaluation of the stability of silyl derivatives and associated measurement uncertainty.

The Science of the total environment·2023
Same author

Serology and longevity of immunity against Echinococcus granulosus in sheep and llama induced by an oil-based EG95 vaccine.

Parasite immunology·2016
Same author

Cardiopulmonary exercise testing predicts postoperative outcome in patients undergoing gastric bypass surgery.

British journal of anaesthesia·2012
Same author

Synergy between cisplatin and an inhibitor of S-adenosylmethionine dependent transmethylation in human ovarian adenocarcinoma cells.

International journal of oncology·2011
Same author

A Discussion on Prurigo, Pruriginous Eczema, and Lichenification.

Proceedings of the Royal Society of Medicine·2009

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Pediatric Pathology
  • Cardiovascular Research

Background:

  • Primary pulmonary hypertension is a rare and severe condition in children.
  • Bronchopulmonary anastomosis is a surgical connection between the airway and lung vasculature.
  • Cellular lesions in this context can indicate disease progression or complications.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old girl with primary pulmonary hypertension developed a lesion.
  • The lesion was located in the bronchial part of a bronchopulmonary anastomosis.
  • Histological examination was performed on the lesion.

Findings:

  • The observed cellular lesion exhibited histological features characteristic of a plexiform lesion.
  • Plexiform lesions are typically associated with pulmonary hypertension, particularly in adults.

Implications:

  • This case suggests that plexiform lesions may occur in pediatric primary pulmonary hypertension.
  • Understanding these lesions is crucial for diagnosing and managing pediatric pulmonary hypertension.
  • Further research is needed to elucidate the pathogenesis of plexiform lesions in children.

Related Experiment Videos