title: Aneurysms and pseudoaneurysms of the pulmonary vasculature.
abstract: Aneurysms of the pulmonary vasculature may arise from the pulmonary arteries, bronchial arteries, or pulmonary veins. Their pathophysiology and clinical presentation are variable depending on the underlying condition, some of which have significant morbidity and mortality. Consequently, imaging plays a central role in the diagnosis and treatment planning. This review article presents a classification of the different types of aneurysms that can affect the pulmonary vasculature and reviews the most common conditions associated with them and discusses their imaging presentation.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Radiology, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, San Antonio, TX 78258, USA. crestr@gmail.com
authors.forename: Carlos S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Restrepo
authors.forename: Aimee P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Carswell
mesh_terms: D000783:Aneurysm / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D017541:Aneurysm, False / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis*; D001981:Bronchial Arteries / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis; D018810:Magnetic Resonance Angiography / Q000379:methods*; D011651:Pulmonary Artery / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011667:Pulmonary Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods*; D014657:Vasculitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis
chemical_list: D003287:Contrast Media