Congenital Right Pulmonary Artery Agenesis with Atrial Septal Defect and Pulmonary Hypertension |
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Authors: | Utku Arman Orun MD Osman Yilmaz MD Meki Bilici MD Selmin Karademir MD Cigdem Uner MD Filiz Senocak MD Vehbi Dogan MD |
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Affiliation: | 1. Departments of Pediatric Cardiology;2. Department of Pediatric Cardiology, Medical Faculty, Fatih University, Istanbul, Turkey;3. Radiology, Dr. Sami Ulus Pediatric Research and Training Hospital, Ankara, Turkey |
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Abstract: | ![]() Unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly caused by a backward displacement of the conical artery of the truncus arteriosus. It is commonly associated with additional cardiovascular abnormalities. A 7‐year‐old girl was admitted to our clinic with the complaint of shortness of breath upon exertion. Chest radiography revealed a hypoplastic right lung. Absence of the right pulmonary artery with atrial septal defect and pulmonary hypertension was demonstrated by echocardiography, computed tomography, and cardiac catheterization. Bosentan is effectively used to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension. |
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Keywords: | Unilateral Pulmonary Artery Agenesis Atrial Septal Defect Pulmonary Hypertension Bosentan |
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