Congenital unilateral pulmonary vein atresia: radiologic findings in three adult patients.

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Journal Article

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of our study is to describe the radiologic findings of adult patients presenting with congenital unilateral pulmonary vein atresia. CONCLUSION: Chest radiography in affected patients typically reveals a small hemithorax and ipsilateral pulmonary artery as well as ipsilateral septal thickening. CT shows, in addition, ground-glass attenuation, the absence of a pulmonary vein connection to the left atrium, and abundant mediastinal venous collateral vessels. MR imaging is helpful in further characterizing the vascular abnormalities. Angiography may help to confirm the diagnosis.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Heyneman, LE; Nolan, RL; Harrison, JK; McAdams, HP

Published Date

  • September 2001

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 177 / 3

Start / End Page

  • 681 - 685

Pubmed Central ID

  • 11517073

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1546-3141

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0361-803X

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2214/ajr.177.3.1770681

Language

  • eng