PMC3047767_01
Chest radiograph showing hyperinflated lung with bronchovascular markings in the right hemithorax
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The chest radiograph and CT scan of the patient delineated hyperinflated lobe in the right hemithorax with bronchovascular markings, consistent with the diagnosis of congenital lobar emphysema [Figures 1 and 2].
CT scan of the same patient with fine delineation of the radiographic findings
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F2
The chest radiograph and CT scan of the patient delineated hyperinflated lobe in the right hemithorax with bronchovascular markings, consistent with the diagnosis of congenital lobar emphysema [Figures 1 and 2].
The only attachment of emphysematous tissue with others was blood vessels
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The arterial supply was coming from the lung tissue (bronchial artery) whereas venous supply was ending up into the hilum [Figures 3-5].
All three lobes are present inside the chest cavity after excision of the emphysematous lung tissue
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The arterial supply was coming from the lung tissue (bronchial artery) whereas venous supply was ending up into the hilum [Figures 3-5].
The excised emphysematous intralobar sequestration
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F5
The arterial supply was coming from the lung tissue (bronchial artery) whereas venous supply was ending up into the hilum [Figures 3-5].