Congenital malformations of the lung

Pediatr Clin North Am. 1994 Jun;41(3):453-72. doi: 10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38765-x.

Abstract

Congenital malformations of the lung are a frequent cause of abnormal chest radiographs in neonates and young children as well as a common cause for recurrent pneumonia in older patients. Based on the mode of presentation and clinical findings along with an understanding of lung embryology, one can develop a thorough differential diagnosis that allows for the evaluation of the lesion in question. Appropriate management of the patient can then be undertaken with a minimum of diagnostic studies and without any delay in treatment.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnosis
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / diagnostic imaging
  • Bronchogenic Cyst / embryology
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnosis
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnostic imaging
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / diagnosis
  • Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / congenital
  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging
  • Cysts / embryology
  • Embryonic and Fetal Development
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Lung / abnormalities*
  • Lung / embryology
  • Lung Diseases / congenital
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / embryology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Emphysema / diagnostic imaging
  • Radiography, Thoracic
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed