Jan 20, 2015 · Pulmonary artery (PA) aneurysms (PAAs) are rare and infrequently diagnosed. Deterling and Clagett 1 discovered 8 cases of PAAs in 109 571 consecutive postmortem examinations.

Dec 7, 2024 · Pulmonary arterial aneurysms refer to a focal dilatation of the pulmonary arterial system. Overall it is considered a rare entity with autopsy prevalence rates of around 1 in 14,000 to 100,000 4,5.

Apr 1, 2018 · Pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) and pseudoaneurysms are rare entities in the spectrum of pulmonary arterial diseases. The etiology of these aneurysms is varied and patients present with nonspecific symptoms which make their …

We review the etiologies, epidemiology, classification, clinical manifestations, and imaging features of pulmonary artery aneurysm. We also review the current management strategies and suggest an algorithmic approach to these patients. Keywords: congenital cardiovascular malformations, pulmonary arterial hypertension, vasculitis, pseudoaneurysm.

What is a Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm? A pulmonary artery aneurysm is an abnormal bulging of the blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the lungs. What are the common symptoms of Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm? Symptoms may include chest pain, shortness of breath, coughing up blood, and fatigue. What causes Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm?

Nov 23, 2012 · Pulmonary artery aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms are uncommon. Most are caused by trauma, often iatrogenic, infection, and Behçet's syndrome. Less common causes include pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, neoplasms, and …

Feb 28, 2020 · We review the etiologies, epidemiology, classification, clinical manifestations, and imaging features of pulmonary artery aneurysm. We also review the current management strategies and suggest an algorithmic approach to these patients.

Pulmonary artery aneurysms (PAAs) are defined as having pulmonary artery diameter of greater than 40 mm. PAAs are rare and can occur in various pulmonary diseases. There are no clear-cut guidelines regarding the management of PAAs, and ...

Oct 4, 2011 · Idiopathic pulmonary arterial aneurysm is considered to be a possible cause of rupture, dissection of pulmonary artery, or cardiac sudden death. 3 Most of the pulmonary artery dissections are diagnosed only at necropsy, because of their high mortality rate.

Jan 20, 2015 · Valved homograft replacement of aneurysmal pulmonary arteries for severely symptomatic absent pulmonary valve syndrome.