Acquired pulmonary stenosis.

Acquired Pulmonary Stenosis

Acquired pulmonary stenosis refers to narrowing of the right ventricular outflow tract or main pulmonary artery which has developed after birth. It may arise from external pressure or from an intrinsic pathological process, and is generally regarded as a rare condition because few cases have been reported. Our experience, however, suggests that it is probably not as rare as previously believed ...

[Acquired pulmonary stenosis].

Acquired pulmonary stenosis and pulmonary artery compression.

Acquired pulmonary stenosis due to pleomorphic adenocarcinoma.

Acquired pulmonary stenosis was diagnosed in a 53 year old woman presenting with the unusual feature of an oral murmur. Mediastinotomy showed extensive malignant tissue surrounding the pulmonary artery, although a mediastinal mass was not evident on chest radiographs. Histological examination confirmed a pleomorphic adenocarcinoma, which has not previously been reported as causing acquired pulm...

Congenital and acquired pulmonary vein stenosis.

Pulmonary vein stenosis is a fascinating yet frustrating and difficult to manage condition with an exceptionally high mortality rate. Until recently, the disease was seen almost exclusively in young children with or without various forms of congenital heart disease. Pulmonary vein stenosis is a relatively rare condition. In most published series from large centers, there has been an average of ...