Isolated Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis complicated by Symptomatic Aspergilloma

Isolated Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis complicated by Symptomatic Aspergilloma

Isolated unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis is a rare diagnosis. Poor blood flow to the lung parenchyma renders the tissue susceptible to opportunistic infections. We present the unusual case of isolated unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis complicated by aspergilloma. Management options and consi...

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Veröffentlicht in:Irish medical journal 2017-12, Vol.110 (10), p.656
Hauptverfasser: Daly, A, Gunaratnam, C, Redmond, K C, Eaton, D
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Humans
Lung - blood supply
Pulmonary Artery - abnormalities
Pulmonary Aspergillosis - complications
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Zusammenfassung:Isolated unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis is a rare diagnosis. Poor blood flow to the lung parenchyma renders the tissue susceptible to opportunistic infections. We present the unusual case of isolated unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis complicated by aspergilloma. Management options and considerations are discussed.
ISSN:0332-3102