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01-01-2011 | Images in Pediatric Cardiology
Left Pulmonary Vein Atresia: The Contribution of Multislice Computed Tomography
Published in: Pediatric Cardiology | Issue 1/2011
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Unilateral pulmonary vein atresia is a rare congenital heart disease. Its symptoms begin to manifest in childhood and may be similar to those of other left-side heart obstructions. The diagnosis of this disorder is difficult and usually requires several imaging methods. This report presents the case of a 7-year-old girl whose diagnosis was aided through the use of multislice computed tomography.