The dysmorphic lung: imaging findings.
Congenital lung malformations are not infrequent and can be discovered in adults. It is, therefore, necessary to know their radiological manifestations in order to avoid diagnostic errors. We classify the congenital lung malformations in two main groups: dysmorphic lung and focal pulmonary malformations. We review the radiological spectrum of dysmorphic lung, based on a classification that emphasises the pulmonary abnormality, adding variants when diaphragmatic or venous abnormalities are present. In our opinion this approach allows for a rational use of advanced imaging techniques (CT, MRI).
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SDI-UDIAT, Consorci Hospitalari del Parc Taulí, Barcelona, Spain.
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D000328:Adult; D000013:Congenital Abnormalities / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D003964:Diaphragm / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000002:abnormalities; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed