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Color and duplex Doppler sonographic investigation of in utero spontaneous regression of pulmonary sequestration.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8908591     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a congenital abnormality of nonfunctional pulmonary tissue that lacks normal connections with the bronchial tree. The sequestered tissue typically receives the majority of its blood supply from systemic vessels, most often the distal thoracic or upper abdominal aorta. These lesions often are associated with fetal hydrops, polyhydramnios, and persistent masses postnatally. Bronchopulmonary sequestrations are thought to require resection owing to their predisposition for chronic pulmonary infections later in life. However, spontaneous in utero resolution of these lesions can occur. This report describes the real time, color Doppler, and duplex Doppler ultrasonographic investigation of an intrathoracic bronchopulmonary sequestration that resolved spontaneously. Our investigation of this case provides new insight into a possible mechanism for spontaneous regression of bronchopulmonary sequestration.
Authors:
J C Smulian; E R Guzman; A C Ranzini; C W Benito; A M Vintzileos
Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of ultrasound in medicine : official journal of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine     Volume:  15     ISSN:  0278-4297     ISO Abbreviation:  J Ultrasound Med     Publication Date:  1996 Nov 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1997-02-04     Completed Date:  1997-02-04     Revised Date:  2004-11-17    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8211547     Medline TA:  J Ultrasound Med     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  789-92     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, St. Peter's Medical Center, New Brunswick 08903-0591, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adult
Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / ultrasonography*
Female
Fetal Diseases / ultrasonography*
Gestational Age
Humans
Pregnancy
Remission, Spontaneous
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color*
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Duplex*
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*

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