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.
Authors
- Sonia Vicenty-Rivera
- Alex P. Rodriguez
Institutions
- Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center (US)
- VA Caribbean Healthcare System (PR)
- Miami VA Healthcare System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-11-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74408
- Primary Topic
- Venous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00