Asymptomatic adults with isolated, unilateral right pulmonary vein atresia: multidetector CT findings

Y. Kim, I. R. Yoo, M. I. Ahn, D. H. Han

Ewha Womans University.
Republic of Korea

British Journal of Radiology
Br J Radiol 2011; 84: e109-e113
DOI: 10.1259/bjr/51344661

Abstract
We report two cases of a very rare congenital anomaly, i.e. isolated unilateral pulmonary vein atresia. The patients were asymptomatic and the diagnosis was made using multidetector CT (MDCT), which also showed cyst formation in the right lung. Asymptomatic adult cases or association with cystic lung lesions have never been reported in this condition before.

Category
Absence or Atresia of Normal Pulmonary Venous Connections
Length of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Symptoms and Quality of Life Associated with Pulmonary Venous Obstruction
Diagnostic Testing. Noninvasive

Year of Publication: 2011

Age Focus: Adult

Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)

Article Type: Case Reports or Retrospective Observations in Small Groups of Patients (≤10 patients)