Hypertension Associated with Lung Cancer (IMAGE) Max-Planck-Gesellschaft Caption Hypertension associated with lung cancer: In the diagram, a tumor is shown in the right lung. Histological comparison of two blood vessels shows dramatic thickening of the wall of the vessel removed from the tumor region. Changes in blood vessels of this nature are responsible for the pulmonary hypertension observed in lung cancer patients. Credit MPI f. Heart and Lung Research Usage Restrictions Use of images is limited to editorial coverage of scientific topics relating to the activities of the Max Planck Society. Any kind of commercial use (including, in particular, the exploitation of images by means of sale or incorporation in image databases or image catalogues) as well as any promotional use/use for merchandise purposes, disclosure to third parties or granting of related rights to third parties is expressly not permitted. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.