Congenital Pulmonary Artery Anomalies: What Every Radiologist Should Know

Lee Geewon; Lee Ji Won

doi:10.5334/jbsr.4159

Abstract

Congenital pulmonary artery anomalies may remain undetected until adulthood, and radiologists must recognize these anomalies to avoid misdiagnosis and guide clinical decisions. This pictorial essay reviews several congenital pulmonary artery anomalies and illustrates their representative imaging findings.

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Congenital Pulmonary Artery Anomalies: What Every Radiologist Should Know

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