Presentation
A known case of ovarian cancer under work up.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Female
From the case:
Azygos fissure and lobe
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Azygos lobe and fissure are incidentally noted (normal variant).
Case Discussion
An azygos lobe is created when a laterally displaced azygos vein creates a deep pleural fissure into the apical segment of the right upper lobe during embryological development. It is not a true accessory lobe as it does not have its own bronchus.
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