Journal of Practical Radiology 2001;17(1):36-37

An Analyses of X-ray Diagnosis of 13 Cases of Congenital Pulmonary Agenesis and Hypoplasia in Children

Bao CHEN ; Chen ZHAO ; Haibin GU

Country

China

Language

Chinese

Abstract

Objective:To evaluate the efficacy of imaging diagnisis of congenital pulmonary agenesis and hypoplasia in children.Methods:The 13 cases of congenital pulmonary agenesis and hypoplasia were veritfied by bronchcscopy and operation or pathology the characteristics of the X-ray,CT and bronchography were analysed.Results:the X-ray features included:(1)capacity decreased and density increased of diseased lung;(2)small hilar pulmonis;(3)mediastinum shifted to the affected side.Conclusion:Radiography is a good procedure in diagnosis of the most cases of congenital pulmonary agenesis and hypoplasia.