Anomalous Systemic Arterial Supply to the Left Lung: To Which Category Should This Belong?

Ann Thorac Surg. 2019 Mar;107(3):e209-e210. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2018.06.083. Epub 2018 Aug 31.

Abstract

An anomalous systemic arterial supply to the normal lung parenchyma with normal bronchial connections is a rare malformation. We report a case of a systemic arterial supply to the normal basal segment of the left lower lobe. The patient underwent resection of the left lower lobe. Here, we propose a revised nomenclature for a systemic arterial supply to the normal lung with normal bronchial connections.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aorta, Thoracic / abnormalities*
  • Embolization, Therapeutic / methods
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Lung / blood supply*
  • Lung / surgery
  • Pneumonectomy
  • Pulmonary Artery / abnormalities*
  • Vascular Malformations / diagnosis*
  • Vascular Malformations / therapy