Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 60, Issue 4 , Pages 172-181, October 2009

Imaging Appearances of Congenital Thoracic Lesions Presenting in Adulthood

  • Edward T.D. Hoey, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress for correspondence: Edward T. D. Hoey, FRCR, Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, Leeds LS1 3EX, United Kingdom.
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  • Priya Bhatnagar, MBBS

      Affiliations

    • Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, United Kingdom
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  • Kshitij Mankad, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, United Kingdom
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  • Deepa Gopalan, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Papworth Hospital, Papworth Everard, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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  • Michael Darby, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, United Kingdom
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  • Roderick Robertson, FRCR

      Affiliations

    • Leeds General Infirmary, Clarendon Wing, Radiology Academy, United Kingdom

published online 31 July 2009.

Abstract 

Many congenital lesions of the thorax are detected for the first time in adulthood when they can simulate a wide range of pathologies, including infection and neoplasia. They can be broadly classified into tracheobronchial, parenchymal, vascular, and combined parenchymal/vascular abnormalities. An awareness of their typical imaging features enables a confident diagnosis and helps direct appropriate patient management.

Abrégé 

Bon nombre de lésions congénitales du thorax sont décelées pour la première fois à l'âge adulte, alors qu'elles peuvent simuler toutes sortes de pathologies, notamment des infections et des néoplasies. On peut en gros les considérer comme des anomalies trachéobronchiques, parenchymateuses, vasculaires ou parenchymateuses-vasculaires combinées. Une bonne connaissance de leurs caractéristiques d'imagerie type permet de poser un diagnostic fiable et favorise une prise en charge adéquate du patient.

Key Words: Congenital, Thoracic, Tracheal bronchus, Tracheobronchomegaly, Cystic adenoid malformation, Bronchogenic cyst, Pulmonary hypoplasia, Scimitar syndrome, Pulmonary sequestration

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PII: S0846-5371(09)00115-6

doi:10.1016/j.carj.2009.06.005

Canadian Association of Radiologists Journal
Volume 60, Issue 4 , Pages 172-181, October 2009