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Congenital lung lesions: a radiographic pattern approach

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Congenital lung malformations represent a spectrum of abnormalities that can overlap in imaging appearance and frequently coexist in the same child. Imaging diagnosis in the neonatal period can be challenging; however, the recognition of several archetypal radiographic patterns can aid in narrowing the differential diagnosis. Major radiographic archetypes include (1) hyperlucent lung, (2) pulmonary cysts, (3) focal opacity and (4) normal radiograph. Here we review the multimodality imaging appearances of the most commonly seen congenital lung malformations, categorized by their primary imaging archetypes. Along with the congenital lung malformations, we present several important imaging mimickers.

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El-Ali, A.M., Strubel, N.A. & Lala, S.V. Congenital lung lesions: a radiographic pattern approach. Pediatr Radiol 52, 622–636 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-021-05210-9

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