Severe chronic pulmonary hypertension caused by pulmonary embolism of hydatid cysts.
case_report · Level V
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Abstract
Severe pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic pulmonary thromboembolism may still present an indication for lung transplantation. We report a rare case in which severe pulmonary hypertension developed after pulmonary embolism of hydatid cysts. Successful treatment in this patient was achieved by complete pulmonary endarterectomy of the hydatid cysts.
Medical subject headings
- Echinococcosis
- Hypertension, Pulmonary
- Pulmonary Embolism