A Case of Systemic Arterialization of the Lung without Sequestration.

Hong, Hyun Ju; Park, Gun Min; Hwang, Yong Il; Lee, Choon Taek; Yoo, Chul Gyu; Han, Sung Koo; Shim, Young Soo; Kim, Young Whan

doi:2001.50.3.373

Tuberc Respir Dis > Volume 50(3); 2001 > Article

Case Report

Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases 2001;50(3):373-377.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4046/trd.2001.50.3.373 Published online March 1, 2001.

A Case of Systemic Arterialization of the Lung without Sequestration.

Hyun Ju Hong, Gun Min Park, Yong Il Hwang, Choon Taek Lee, Chul Gyu Yoo, Sung Koo Han, Young Soo Shim, Young Whan Kim

Abstract

An anomalous systemic arterial supply to the normal basal segments of the left lower lobe without sequestration is a rare congenital anomaly. It differs from classical bronchopulmonary sequestration in that the involver lung retains a normal connection to the bronchial tree, although some place this entity exists within the broad framework of pulmonary sequestration. We experienced a case of a woman who presented with a nodular lesion on a chest X-ray. Contrast-enhanced CT diagnosed her as having an anomalous systemic arterial supply to the normal basal segments of the left lower lobe. This case is reported with a brief literature review.

Key Words: Anomalous systemic arterial supply, Congenital anomaly, Sequestration