Bronchial adenoma causing unilateral absence of pulmonary perfusion.
This case of bronchial adenoma is used as a clinical model demonstrating absence of pulmonary perfusion by 131I-MAA scanning secondary to bronchial obstruction. Radiographic and radionuclide studies are correlated and other causes of pulmonary hypoperfusion discussed. The literature and related cases are reviewed.
D000236:Adenoma / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001984:Bronchial Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000098:blood supply*; D008875:Middle Aged; D011859:Radiography