Renal thromboembolism from a large pulmonary artery to a pulmonary vein fistula in an asymptomatic adolescent

Cardiol Young. 2017 Jan;27(1):199-201. doi: 10.1017/S1047951116001165. Epub 2016 Sep 19.

Abstract

Pulmonary arteriovenous fistula is a rare vascular anomaly that can cause significant morbidity and mortality. The presence and significance of symptoms are dependent on the size of the right-to-left shunt. Thromboembolic events may result in cerebrovascular accidents or systemic vascular occlusions. We present a case of an adolescent without cardiorespiratory symptoms, who developed flank pain due to renal infarction, followed by a brief literature review.

Keywords: CHD; arteriovenous fistula; thromboembolism.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Angiography
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / complications*
  • Arteriovenous Fistula / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Kidney / blood supply*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Pulmonary Veins / abnormalities*
  • Renal Artery*
  • Thromboembolism / diagnosis
  • Thromboembolism / etiology*
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Supplementary concepts

  • Pulmonary Arteriovenous Fistulas