Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Unlikely Cause of Chest Pain

Pulmonary vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but potentially lethal source of arterial thromboembolism. We present a case of a 59-year-old female patient who presented with worsening shortness of breath and was found on a cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) with the right lower pulmonary vein partially occluded with a filling defect. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges and management options associated with this rare entity.

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Cureus
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2024-11-25
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https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74408
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Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
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Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Unlikely Cause of Chest Pain

Sonia Vicenty-Rivera, Alex P. Rodriguez
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Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
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Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Unlikely Cause of Chest Pain

Sonia Vicenty-Rivera, Alex P. Rodriguez
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Abstract

Pulmonary vein thrombosis (PVT) is a rare but potentially lethal source of arterial thromboembolism. We present a case of a 59-year-old female patient who presented with worsening shortness of breath and was found on a cardiac computed tomography angiography (CTA) with the right lower pulmonary vein partially occluded with a filling defect. This case report highlights the diagnostic challenges and management options associated with this rare entity.

CureusVol. 16(11)
Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center (US), VA Caribbean Healthcare System (PR), Miami VA Healthcare System (US)
Openalex Percentile: Top 58%
Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
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