Pulmonary veno-occlusive disease is an extremely rare form of high blood pressure in the lung area.
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Alternative Names
Pulmonary vaso-occlusive disease
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
In most cases, the cause of pulmonary veno-occlusive disease is unknown. The condition may be related to a viral infection. It may occur as a complication of certain diseases such as lupus, or as a complication of leukemia, lymphoma, chemotherapy, or bone marrow transplantation.
The disorder is most common among children and young adults. As the disease gets worse, it causes narrowed pulmonary veins,
