title: Developmental lung malformations in children: recent advances in imaging techniques, classification system, and imaging findings.
abstract: Congenital lung anomalies represent a diverse group of developmental malformations of the lung parenchyma, arterial supply, and venous drainage, which may present anywhere from the prenatal period through adulthood. It is imperative for radiologists to be aware of imaging techniques and imaging appearance of these anomalies across the pediatric age range. This review presents the spectrum of these lesions that are often encountered in daily clinical practice. Each anomaly is discussed in terms of underlying etiology, clinical presentation, and imaging characterization with emphasis on the most up-to-date research and treatment. Knowledge of these areas is essential for accurate, timely diagnosis, which aids in optimizing patient outcomes.
authors.affiliation: *Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science ‡Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC †Pediatric Radiology Fellow, Department of Radiology §Chief of Division of Thoracic Imaging, Director of Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Department of Radiology, Boston Children's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA.
authors.forename: Paul G
authors.initials: PG
authors.lastname: Thacker
authors.forename: Gary R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Schooler
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Caplan
authors.forename: Edward Y
authors.initials: EY
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003952:Diagnostic Imaging; D006801:Humans; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities*; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014463:Ultrasonography