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. 2009 Oct;26(4):159-61.
doi: 10.4103/0970-2113.56357.

Intralobar sequestration of lung

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Intralobar sequestration of lung

R Prasad et al. Lung India. 2009 Oct.

Abstract

Intralobar pulmonary sequestration is characterized by the presence of nonfunctional parenchymal lung tissue, receiving systemic arterial blood supply. It lacks normal communication with tracheobronchial tree. Failure to diagnose and treat this condition can lead to recurrent pneumonia and fatal hemoptysis. The aim of this case report is to increase awareness about the condition and to review criteria of its definitive diagnosis and subsequent treatment.

Keywords: Intralobar; lung; sequestration.

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Figure 1
Chest X-ray revealing double-contour of the left cardiac border and inhomogeneous infiltrates on the left lower zone
Figure 2
Figure 2
Aortography revealing anterobasal and posteromediobasal segments of left lower lobe, perfused via a single feeding vessel originating from descending thoracic aorta

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