Pulmonary sequestration

Case contributed by Ahmed Abdrabou
Diagnosis almost certain

Presentation

Recurrent attacks of chest pain and dyspnea

Patient Data

Age: 30 years
Gender: Female
ct

Left lower lobe irregular mass which occupies the posterior basal segment of the left lower lobe and extending to the pleural surface.

A nicely demonstrated abnormal vessel is seen arising from the thoracic aorta to supply the mass.

Case Discussion

The CT findings are keeping with a pulmonary sequestration.

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