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Intralobar pulmonary sequestration. A report of 12 cases
Scandinavian Journal of Respiratory Diseases
|February 1, 1978
Summary
Intralobar pulmonary sequestration, an abnormal lung mass, is best diagnosed via arteriography. Surgical resection offers the only cure, though conservative treatment may be suitable for asymptomatic cases.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Intralobar pulmonary sequestration is a congenital lung malformation characterized by non-aerated lung tissue supplied by systemic arteries.
- This condition presents with a spectrum of clinical manifestations, from asymptomatic cases to recurrent respiratory symptoms.