Traumatic Pulmonary Artery Dissection: A Case Report

Abstract

Pulmonary artery dissection (PAD) is a rare condition that is usually observed in cases with underlying pulmonary arterial hypertension. However, there are several factors related to the etiology of the disease. Presently described is a case of PAD that developed secondary to trauma. A 42-year-old man presented with left chest pain after a fall from a height. His past medical history and physical examination were unremarkable except for pain in the left hemithorax. He had no other complaints. All routine laboratory blood tests were normal. A radiological examination revealed left hilar enlargement and lower lobe PAD. Medical treatment was prescribed. The general condition of the patient was good and as there were no other symptoms, a conservative approach was pursued. In this case, there was pulmonary hypertension, and it is thought that the trauma led to PAD. This is extremely rare in the literature.