Intralobar sequestration usually presents in adolescence or adulthood with signs of recurrent pneumonia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

ELS may present as a subdiaphragmatic or retroperitoneal mass. In general, the arterial supply of ELS comes from an aberrant vessel arising from the thoracic aorta. [learningradiology.com]

• Fever of Unknown Origin

  Figure 56-1 A 16-year-old female status post liver transplant was evaluated for fever of unknown origin. Chest radiography shows ill-defined opacity in the left lower lobe. [radiologykey.com]

• Developmental Disorder

  Abstract Bronchopulmonary sequestration (BPS) is a rare developmental disorder in which part of the lung is disconnected from the main airway and receives aberrant arterial inflow from the aorta instead of from the pulmonary arteries. [link.springer.com]

• Pulmonary Disorder

  […] from Altmetric.com pulmonary sequestration spiral computed tomography Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital pulmonary disorder defined as an area of dysplastic and non-functioning pulmonary tissue with an anomalous systemic blood supply. 1 It [thorax.bmj.com]

On subsequent workup, she was found to have intra-lobar bronchopulmonary sequestration in the left lower lobe of the lung, which was diagnosed on computerized tomography (CT) of the chest. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Mediastinal Shift

  This lesion caused compression of the normal left lung tissue and contralateral mediastinal shift. At 23 weeks of gestation the cyst was percutaneously aspirated without subsequent reaccumulation of fluid. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

  All had significant mediastinal shift and polyhydramnios, but normal doppler flow parameters. Median age at time of intrafetal VLA was 31+5 weeks of gestation (24+0 – 33+5 weeks). [thieme-connect.com]

  At least 75% of prenatally diagnosed cases of BPS resolve spontaneously, while those associated with hydrops, pleural effusions, or mediastinal shift have a much worse prognosis. [mhmedical.com]

  Data about the size, (Stocker) type, and location of the lung lesion and the development of a hydrops fetalis, mediastinal shift, ascites, pleural and pericardial effusions, skin edema, placental thickening, polyhydramnios, and the fetal growth were extracted [edoc.ub.uni-muenchen.de]

• Nocardia Asteroides

  We report the case of a young man in whom a sequestration with both intralobar and extralobar components was complicated by Nocardia asteroides infection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Mycobacterium Kansasii

  Infected pulmonary sequestration casued by mycobacterium kansasii. Thorax. 2005; 60: 355. (15.) Sng L, Koh TH, Toney SR, et al. Bacteremia caused by gordonia bronchialis in a patient with sequestered lung. [thefreelibrary.com]

Following intrauterine shunt placement complete regression of the lesion was significantly less frequent (0/7 (0%) with shunt placement vs 4/5 (80%) with intrafetal laser treatment) and gestational age at birth was significantly lower, compared to treatment [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

From the Fetal Treatment Center of the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center, USA Director: Prof. Dr. med. Michael R. [youscribe.com]

Treatment Surgical treatment was accomplished by Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) to improve visualization and diminish the aggression to the thoracic wall ( FIG. 2 ). [aischannel.com]

No treatment was performed, and the patient has remained asymptomatic from the sequestration for 4 years. [radiologykey.com]

We did observe survivors in this group that, given their antenatal predictors of CDH severity, would ordinarily have dismal prognosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

PROGNOSIS IN BRONCHOPULMONARY SEQUESTRATION The postnatal outcome correlates with the presence or absence and severity of associated anomalies, pulmonary hypoplasia and hemodynamic disturbances (1). Intralobar sequestration - excellent prognosis. [fetalultrasound.com]

At least 75% of prenatally diagnosed cases of BPS resolve spontaneously, while those associated with hydrops, pleural effusions, or mediastinal shift have a much worse prognosis. [mhmedical.com]

The etiology and pathogenesis of intralobar bronchopulmonary sequestration are discussed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Discussion The most common etiologies for a fetal chest mass with hydrops is cystic adenomatoid malformation, pulmonary sequestration, and congenital diaphragmatic hernia. [sonoworld.com]

A bronchopulmonary sequestration characteristically decreases in size over time, while the size of a neuroblastoma increases 15 Adrenal Hemorrhage An adrenal hemorrhage (Fig. 6) is the most common etiology for a suprarenal mass. [iame.com]

Extralobar sequestration is a true accessory lung, with its own pleural envelope. 4 – 6 Several theories about bronchopulmonary sequestration etiology have been proposed, 4 – 6, 9 and as with any other congenital malformation of the lower respiratory [rc.rcjournal.com]

The etiology of pulmonary sequestration and several other bronchopulmonary anomalies is not fully understood. It is thought to occur when a second lung bud arises from the ventral aspect of primitive foregut, just below the normal lung bud. [omicsonline.org]

We discuss the anatomy, epidemiology, and pathogenesis of bronchopulmonary sequestrations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

It was diagnosed as a result of a study of hemoptysis, by CT contrast We describe the importance of knowing the epidemiological and clinical data of this entity, the diagnostic imaging and treatment of pulmonary sequestration (AU) Responsible library: [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

A review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical features, diagnostic procedures, and treatment is included in this discussion. [thefreelibrary.com]

Epidemiology Frequency United States Pulmonary sequestration represents approximately 6% of all congenital pulmonary malformations. [5] Intrapulmonary sequestrations are the most common form, and 60% of these are found in the posterior basal segment of [emedicine.medscape.com]

Schneble L, Murer L, Carraro A, Pape L, Kranz B, Oh J, Zirngibl M, Dello Strologo L, Buscher A, Weber LT, Awan A, Pohl M, Bald M, Printza N, Rusai K, Peruzzi L, Topaloglu R, Fichtner A, Krupka K, Koster L, Bruckner T, Schnitzler P, Hirsch HH, Tonshoff B: Epidemiology [forschdb.verwaltung.uni-freiburg.de]

Other congenital malformations may be present. [1] Pathophysiology The most frequently supported theory of sequestration formation involves an accessory lung bud that develops from the ventral aspect of the primitive foregut. [emedicine.medscape.com]

PREVENTION & TREATMENT: Sequestrations can be surgically removed, and this is generally recommended to avoid complications such as chronic infection or major haemorrhage. [pathologylearningcentre.uct.ac.za]

Is chronic lung disease in low birth weight infants preventable? A survey of eight centers. ‎ Página 84 - Tanner JM, Whitehouse RH, Marubini E, Resele LF. The adolescent growth spurt of boys and girls of the Harpenden growth study. ‎ [books.google.es]

Surgical resection is curative and should be considered to prevent recurrent infections and haemoptysis. [jpgmonline.com]

Cruz-Martinez R, Mendez A, Dueñas Riaño J, Ordorica Flores R, Nieto Zermeño J, Malagon-Salazar P, Rebolledo-Fernandez C: Fetal laser surgery prevents fetal death and avoids the need for neonatal sequestrectomy in cases with bronchopulmonary sequestration [karger.com]

Lastly, focal bronchiectasis may also be found. (22) [FIGURE 3 OMITTED] Pre-operative radiographic identification of the aberrant artery is critical in preventing operative morbidity and mortality due to exsanguinations. (23) Due to recent advances in [thefreelibrary.com]