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Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease: atypical presentation with unexplained exertional dyspnoea and hypoxaemia

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Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease is an uncommon condition that typically presents with moderate to severe pulmonary hypertension and characteristic imaging abnormalities. We report two patients who presented with severe hypoxaemia and low diffusion capacity without pulmonary hypertension and classical imaging findings. Pulmonary venoocclusive disease should be included in the differential diagnosis of unexplained hypoxemia.

  • Respiratory system
  • Pulmonary hypertension

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