Rare Condition of Aberrant Arterial Supply to a Normal Lung: A Cases Series and Literature Review
Yu-Yun Chang1, Yen-Jun Lai1, Chun-Chieh Huang1
1Division of Medical Imaging, Department of Radiology, Far-Eastern Memorial Hospital, New Taipei City 22060, Taiwan.
Abstract:
Herein, we describe an aberrant artery to a normal lung, focusing on its classification, embryological hypotheses, diagnostic methods, and treatment modalities. We present three cases of aberrant arterial supply to a normal lung in various age groups (51 years, 5 months, and 29 years). The cases presented symptoms ranging from hemoptysis to respiratory distress. Successful transarterial embolization was performed in the 5-month-old infant. In addition, we collected case reports published from 1962 to the present from the literature to compare the trends in management and variations in manifestations.
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