Pulmonary sequestration (prenatal and postnatal ultrasound)

Case contributed by Maulik S Patel , 6 Feb 2014
Diagnosis almost certain
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Pulmonary sequestration - prenatal(prenatal and post natalpostnatal ultrasound)
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Other differentials for an echogenic lung lesion forin antenatal ultrasound include CCAM (congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation), lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia; all supplied by pulmonary artery.

Antenatal and postnatal Findingsfindings of lower chest echogenic mass with extension below diaphragm along with blood supply from aorta favours the diagnosis of pulmonary sequestration.

  • -<p>Other differentials for an echogenic lung lesion for antenatal ultrasound include CCAM (congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation), lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia; all supplied by pulmonary artery.</p><p>Antenatal and postnatal Findings of lower chest echogenic mass with extension below diaphragm along with blood supply from aorta favours the diagnosis of <strong>pulmonary sequestration</strong>.</p>
  • +<p>Other differentials for an echogenic lung lesion in antenatal ultrasound include CCAM (congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation), lobar emphysema, bronchial atresia; all supplied by pulmonary artery.</p><p>Antenatal and postnatal findings of lower chest echogenic mass with extension below diaphragm along with blood supply from aorta favours the diagnosis of <a title="Pulmonary sequestration" href="/articles/pulmonary-sequestration">pulmonary sequestration</a>.</p>

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  • 1. Callen Ultrasonography in Obstretrics and Gynecology. 4th Edition. Page 442 to 447
  • Callen Ultrasonography in Obstretrics and Gynecology. 4th Edition. Page 442 to 447

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