Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Aplasia in a Pregnant Patient. (30th March 2011)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lal, Chitra; Barker, Jim; Strange, Charlie
• Other Names: Girgis Reda E. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in medicine. Volume 2011(2011)
• Publication Date: 2011-03-30
• Subjects: Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine -- Periodicals; Medicine; Case Reports; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1155/2011/806723
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1687-9627

Abstract

Abstract : Unilateral pulmonary artery aplasia is a rare anomaly. Case reports of this condition in pregnant patients are even more uncommon and the best approach to management of such patients is still unclear. We report a patient who presented with a history of dyspnea, chest pain, and hemoptysis. Imaging established the diagnosis in a newly pregnant female. Management of the pulmonary artery aplasia patient in pregnancy requires prospective evaluation of pulmonary hypertension.