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Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Method for the Visualization and Assessment of Specific Parameters of the Pulmonary Veins

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Bilateral meandering pulmonary veins.

Chakradhar R Thupili¹, Unni Udayasankar, Rahul Renapurkar

¹Pediatric Imaging, Imaging Institute Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44122, USA.

Pediatric Radiology

|October 22, 2014

Summary

Bilateral meandering pulmonary veins are a rare condition that can mimic other lung syndromes. Imaging, particularly contrast-enhanced CT, is crucial for accurate diagnosis of this incidental finding.

Area of Science:

Cardiology
Radiology
Medical Imaging

Background:

Meandering pulmonary veins (MPV) represent a rare congenital anomaly.
This condition can be misdiagnosed as more complex congenital lung syndromes, such as hypogenetic lung syndrome.
Accurate diagnosis is essential for appropriate patient management and to avoid unnecessary interventions.

Observation:

This report details an incidentally detected case of bilateral meandering pulmonary veins.
The imaging findings in this rare case are presented.
The focus is on the diagnostic utility of imaging modalities.

Findings:

Contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CT) plays a pivotal role in identifying meandering pulmonary veins.
The characteristic imaging features of MPV on CT are discussed.

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The case highlights the importance of recognizing MPV as a distinct entity.

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Early and accurate diagnosis of MPV through advanced imaging can prevent misdiagnosis of more severe conditions.
Understanding the imaging characteristics of MPV aids radiologists and clinicians in differentiating it from other pulmonary abnormalities.
This case underscores the value of detailed radiological assessment in identifying rare vascular anomalies.