Pulmonary Vein Thrombosis: An Unlikely Cause of Chest Pain.

Cureus

Cardiology, Bruce Carter Miami VA (Veterans Affairs) Healthcare System, Florida, USA.

Published: November 2024

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.74408DOI Listing

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