Unusual cause of pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure in a newborn

Ann Thorac Surg. 1997 Oct;64(4):1174-7. doi: 10.1016/s0003-4975(97)00836-9.

Abstract

Anomalous systemic arterial supply to a lobe of the lung is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension and congestive heart failure in the newborn period. We report the presentation and successful treatment of a neonate with this unusual anatomy. Proper diagnosis required both echocardiography and aortography, and surgical resection of the involved lobe was curative.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aorta / abnormalities
  • Aortography
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Echocardiography
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / etiology*
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung / blood supply*
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*