Spontaneous neonatal pulmonary arterial thrombosis - cases, mechanisms, and literature review.
Ali AbdelhafizAlexis L BenscoterSarosh P BatlivalaPublished in: Cardiology in the young (2023)
Spontaneous pulmonary artery thrombosis in neonates is rare and can be life-threatening. Clinical presentation may mimic pulmonary hypertension or CHD. Further, not all children present with identifiable risk factors. We report the case of two infants with pulmonary artery thromboses who underwent rapid diagnosis and therapy, one with percutaneous intervention and the other with anticoagulation. We also conducted a literature review to highlight the importance of early identification and referral to a centre capable of performing appropriate medical and interventional therapies.
Keyphrases
- pulmonary artery
- pulmonary hypertension
- pulmonary arterial hypertension
- risk factors
- case report
- pulmonary embolism
- coronary artery
- randomized controlled trial
- primary care
- young adults
- healthcare
- atrial fibrillation
- minimally invasive
- venous thromboembolism
- low birth weight
- bone marrow
- radiofrequency ablation
- preterm infants