Developmental lung anomalies in the adult: radiologic-pathologic correlation

• Published in: Radiographics Vol. 22 Spec No; p. S25
• Main Authors: Zylak, Carl J, Eyler, William R, Spizarny, David L, Stone, Chad H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2002
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Bronchi - abnormalities; Bronchi - blood supply; Bronchogenic Cyst - diagnostic imaging; Bronchogenic Cyst - pathology; Bronchopulmonary Sequestration - diagnostic imaging; Bronchopulmonary Sequestration - pathology; Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital - diagnostic imaging; Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital - pathology; Female; Humans; Lung - abnormalities; Lung - blood supply; Lung - embryology; Male; Middle Aged; Pulmonary Artery - abnormalities; Pulmonary Emphysema - congenital; Pulmonary Emphysema - diagnostic imaging; Pulmonary Veins - abnormalities; Radiography; Scimitar Syndrome - diagnostic imaging; Scimitar Syndrome - pathology

Encountering a developmental lung anomaly in the adult can be a challenge, as the abnormality may be mistaken for something more sinister. The common anomalies encountered are classified into three broad categories: bronchopulmonary (lung bud) anomalies, vascular anomalies, and combined lung and vas...