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[Pulmonary sequestration--report of three cases].

Ruza Stević1, Dragan Mandarić, Dragana Jovanović

  • 1Klinicki centar Srbije, Beograd, Institut za radiologiju. ruzas@ptt.rs

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Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Thoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Pulmonary sequestration is a congenital lung malformation characterized by non-functioning lung tissue with systemic arterial supply.
  • Diagnosis typically relies on clinical presentation and characteristic radiological findings.

Observation:

  • This report reviews three cases of pulmonary sequestration presenting as non-resolving pneumonia.
  • Radiological findings included ill-defined masses on chest X-ray, solid-cystic masses on CT, and anomalous systemic arterial supply on angiography.

Findings:

  • All three patients were diagnosed with intralobar pulmonary sequestration via surgical and histological confirmation.
  • The study highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by unspecific symptoms and atypical imaging findings.

Implications:

  • Preoperative identification of anomalous arterial supply and venous drainage is vital for surgical planning.
  • Non-invasive imaging like CT and MRI have improved the ease and accuracy of preoperative diagnosis, reducing the need for angiography.