Publications by authors named "Ryu-Ichirou Imai"
Respirol Case Rep
July 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 41-year-old man diagnosed with idiopathic interstitial pneumonia and pulmonary hypertension presented symptoms that resembled pulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) despite a non-autoimmune background.
- Previous lung biopsies did not show signs of venous occlusion, leading to a treatment with a phosphodiesterase type-5 inhibitor, which unexpectedly resulted in sudden pulmonary edema.
- An autopsy revealed interstitial fibrosis and lobular septal vein occlusion, highlighting that pulmonary hypertension caused by interstitial fibrosis can mimic PVOD, necessitating careful diagnosis and treatment.
