Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

Pathological process resulting in the fibrous obstruction of the small- and medium-sized pulmonary veins and pulmonary hypertension. Veno-occlusion can arise from fibrous proliferation of the vascular intima and vascular media; thrombosis; or a combination of both.

Synonyms:

Disease, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive
Diseases, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive
Pulmonary Veno Occlusive Disease
Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Diseases
Veno Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary
Veno-Occlusive Disease, Pulmonary
Veno-Occlusive Diseases, Pulmonary

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