Case ReportInternational Journal of Advances in Medicine

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Unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis diagnosed in adulthood: a case report

Int J Adv Med. 2023;10(5):415-417.DOI10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20231027

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Abstract

Isolated pulmonary artery agenesis (UPAA) diagnosed in adulthood is a rare congenital anomaly. It occurs during embryological development where there is a fusion failure between sixth aortic arch and pulmonary truck of affected side. Here we report a case of an adult patient with isolated unilateral right pulmonary artery aplasia.

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  1. Department of Respiratory Medicine, Saveetha Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
  2. Saveetha Medical College and Hospital

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