Vol 11, No 1 (2008)
Published online: 2008-01-15
A rare combination of cardiopulmonary anomalies demonstrated on ventilation-perfusion scan
Nucl. Med. Rev 2008;11(1):37-39.
Abstract
In this case report we describe an unusual appearance seen on
a ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan in a woman with pulmonary
hypertension. Although the pulmonary hypertension was not
caused by pulmonary emboli, the V/Q scan suggested several
cardiac anomalies which may lead to pulmonary hypertension.
Most of the cardiac anomalies, including right-sided aortic arch
and right-to-left shunt, can be deduced from careful examination
of the V/Q scan. A subsequent cardiac MRI scan confirmed
the anomalies.
Keywords: V/Q scanpulmonary hypertension