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Granulomatous angiitis leading to a pulmonary veno-occlusive disease-like picture
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posted on 2023-05-17, 02:28 authored by Nathan DwyerNathan Dwyer, Smith, R, David ChallisDavid Challis, Reid, DW, David KilpatrickDavid KilpatrickPulmonary veno-occlusive disease (PVOD) is a rare cause of pulmonary hypertension characterised by extensive fibrotic occlusion of pulmonary veins. PVOD has a similar insidious presentation to idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension but responds poorly to conventional therapies and has a worse prognosis. The current study reports the case of a Caucasian female with a long history of progressive dyspnoea ultimately diagnosed as focal granulomatous venulitis leading to a pulmonary veno-occlusive disease-like pathology. The present study highlights the challenges in diagnosing and treating this condition. Copyright©ERS Journals Ltd 2009.
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Publication title
The European Respiratory JournalVolume
33Pagination
1-4ISSN
0903-1936Department/School
Tasmanian School of MedicinePublisher
European Respiratory Soc Journals LtdPlace of publication
146 West St, Ste 2.4, Huttons Bldg, Sheffield, England, S1 4EsRepository Status
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