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Case report: the 'vanished' left pulmonary artery.
Jiahui Charmaine Chan1,2,3,4, Monika Kantilal Kotecha1,2,3,4, Jonathan Tze Liang Choo1,2,3,4
1Department of Paediatric Subspecialties, Cardiology Services, KK Women and Children's Hospital, 100 Bukit Timah Road, Singapore 229899, Singapore.
European Heart Journal. Case Reports
|April 15, 2024
Summary
Ductal origin of pulmonary artery (DOPA) is a rare condition often misdiagnosed as absent pulmonary artery. Early diagnosis and intervention, like stenting and surgery, are crucial for successful outcomes in newborns.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Medical Diagnostics
Background:
- Ductal origin of pulmonary artery (DOPA) is a rare congenital vascular anomaly.
- It is frequently misdiagnosed as pulmonary artery agenesis, especially when the arterial duct constricts.
- A high index of suspicion is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
Keywords:
Bilateral ductus arteriosusCase reportDiscontinuous pulmonary arteriesDuctal origin of pulmonary arteryPulmonary artery agenesisPulmonary artery stentUnifocalizationMore Related Videos
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