Idiopathic pulmonary artery aneurysm

Ann Thorac Surg. 2005 Oct;80(4):1500-2. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2004.04.011.

Abstract

A case of idiopathic pulmonary artery aneurysm is presented along with a review of our experience of this rare condition. These entities may have an association with cystic medial degeneration of the arterial wall and are subject to the same complications as aortic aneurysms.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aneurysm / diagnostic imaging*
  • Aneurysm / pathology
  • Aneurysm / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pulmonary Artery* / surgery
  • Radiography
  • Treatment Outcome