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Recognizing the azygos lobe: A case series detailing presentations and clinical implications

Salma Alkhatib1, Diego Marin2

  • 1Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2901 St Johns Blvd, Joplin, MO 64804, USA.

Radiology Case Reports
|August 4, 2026
PubMed
Summary

An azygos lobe is a rare congenital anomaly found in 1.2% of patients. Recognizing this variant on chest imaging is crucial to prevent misdiagnosis and surgical complications.

Keywords:
Azygos lobeAzygos vein anomalyComputed tomographyCongenital thoracic anomalyIncidental finding

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