Author/Authors :
Altay, Servet Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Çakmak, Hüseyin Altuğ Istanbul University - Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty - Department of Cardiology, Turkey , Türer, Ayça Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center Training and Research Hospital - Clinic of Cardiology, Turkey , Erer, Hatice Betül Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center Training and Research Hospital - Clinic of Cardiology, Turkey
Abstract :
Aneurysm of the pulmonary artery (PAA) is a rare pathology with unknown natural history. The main causes of PAA are pulmonary hypertension (PHT) secondary to pulmonary embolus or congenital heart diseases with left-to-right shunts. We report a case of giant PAA due to chronic pulmonary embolus associated with PHT in an elderly patient.
