Multidetector computed tomography imaging of congenital anomalies of major airways:A pictorial essay

Congenital airway anomalies can be asymptomatic or may cause severe respiratory distress requiring immediate treatment.These anomalies can present early in life,or may be just incidental findings.It is important to recognize these entities to realize their clinical significance and to avoid false di...

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Published in:World journal of radiology 2011-12, Vol.3 (12), p.289-297
Main Authors: Sundarakumar, Dinesh Kumar, Bhalla, Ashu Seith, Sharma, Raju, Gupta, Arun Kumar, Kabra, Susheel Kumar, Jagia, Priya
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Airway
Anomalies
Computed
Congenital
Review
tomography
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Summary:Congenital airway anomalies can be asymptomatic or may cause severe respiratory distress requiring immediate treatment.These anomalies can present early in life,or may be just incidental findings.It is important to recognize these entities to realize their clinical significance and to avoid false diagnosis.In this article, the various congenital airway anomalies and their imaging features by multidetector computed tomography (MDCT)are reviewed in order of occurrence during the embryological timeline.This pictorial essay reviews the various distinct congenital airway lesions and their MDCT manifestations.It also provides insight into the embryological basis of the congenital airway lesions encountered.
ISSN:1949-8470
1949-8470
DOI:10.4329/wjr.v3.i12.289