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Aneurysm of the pulmonary artery and aorticopulmonary septal defect in an 80 year old woman

C Würz, A Schuler · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2013 · Heft 10

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Zeitschrift
Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound
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C Würz, A Schuler
Ausgabe
Heft 10 / 2013
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Erschienen: 2013-10-14 00:00:00
ISSN
0172-4614
DOI
10.1055/s-0033-1354898

Zusammenfassung

Introduction: Aorticopulmonary septal defect, aorticopulmonary window or partial truncus arteriosus are other designations applied to this relatively uncommon congenital anomaly. This defect results because of incomplete fusion of the distal aorticopulmonary septum during the embryonic life. Material and methods: An 80 year old woman presented with increased dyspnea in our emergency room. There were several “cardiac problems” reported in her history since childhood. Nevertheless she did not have any cardiac examination in the past. Results: The chest Roentgenogram showed cardiomegaly, signs of pulmonary hyperten…

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Pulmonary Artery Aneurysm Aorta Diagnosis Lead Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound