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CASE REPORT

Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Masquerading as Hilar Mass

SR Rao, Shobitha Rao, R Bilagi, S Kanakpur, R Hiregoudar

Keywords : Artery, Hypertension, Mass, Pulmonary

Citation Information : Rao S, Rao S, Bilagi R, Kanakpur S, Hiregoudar R. Pulmonary Artery Hypertension Masquerading as Hilar Mass. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2022; 64 (3):227-229.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-11007-0028

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 08-12-2022

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2022; The Author(s).


Abstract

This is a case of a 68-year-old man who came with complaints of chronic dry refractory cough of 3-month duration. He is a known case of atrial septal defect (ASD). Chest radiograph done showed prominent convex pulmonary bay with right hilar mass. Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) thorax was done. The mass-like lesion was found to be an enlarged and dilated pulmonary artery. The refractory cough was due to compression of larger airways by pulmonary trunk.


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