Bilateral Intralobar Pulmonary Sequestration in an Elderly Patient
Pulmonary Sequestrations (PS) are congenital anomalies resulting from defective pulmonary development. PS consist of abnormal lung tissue that is not associated with the normal airway. They have their own abnormal vascular system consisting of arterial connections (usually from the aorta and its bra...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/13378/42982_F(KM)_CE[Ra1]_(SL)_PF1(AG_KM)_PFA(SHU)_PB(AG_SHU)_PN(SL).pdf |
| Summary: | Pulmonary Sequestrations (PS) are congenital anomalies resulting from defective pulmonary development. PS consist of abnormal lung tissue that is not associated with the normal airway. They have their own abnormal vascular system consisting of arterial connections (usually from the aorta and its branches) and venous drainage through pulmonary venules. These lung lesions do not contribute to the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide. However, intralobar PS is usually seen in childhood, unilaterally in the left lower lobe of the lung. PS is rarely encountered bilaterally or in older patients. Herein, we describe a case of bilateral PS detected by computed tomography angiography in an elderly patient. The patient refused additional interventional examination and operation, so clinical follow-up was continued. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |