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Bronchopulmonary sequestration with MR angiographic evaluation. A case report

C B Donovan1, R R Edelman, T G Vrachliotis

  • 1Department of Radiology, Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Hospital, Boston, MA.

Angiology
|March 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Pulmonary sequestration diagnosis is confirmed by visualizing abnormal blood vessels. Magnetic resonance angiography successfully identified these anomalous vessels in a young woman with a persistent cough.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical imaging
  • Radiology
  • Thoracic surgery

Background:

  • Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital lung malformation.
  • Definitive diagnosis typically relies on identifying anomalous systemic arterial supply and venous drainage.

Observation:

  • A young woman presented with a two-month history of persistent cough.
  • This symptom prompted an investigation into potential respiratory conditions.

Findings:

  • Magnetic resonance (MR) angiography was utilized for diagnosis.
  • MR angiography revealed abnormal feeding arteries originating from the thoracic aorta supplying the sequestrum.
  • The abnormal vessels showed venous drainage into the pulmonary veins.

Implications:

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  • Magnetic resonance angiography offers a non-invasive method for diagnosing pulmonary sequestration.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and treatment planning.
  • This case highlights the utility of advanced imaging in identifying complex congenital abnormalities.