A Pediatric Radiology Textbook and Pediatric Radiology Digital Library
Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
Etiology: — Can be primary if newborn fetal circulation fails to convert to adult circulation — Commonly due to meconium aspiration syndrome which leads to hypoxia which leads to persistent pulmonary hypertension
Imaging: Cardiomegaly and decreased pulmonary blood flow
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Radiology Cases of Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension
CXR AP shows mild cardiomegaly and mild increased pulmonary vascularity.CXR AP shows cardiomegaly and increased pulmonary blood flow.