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01-07-2016 | Original Article

CT-defined phenotype of pulmonary artery stenoses in Alagille syndrome

Authors: Renee M. Rodriguez, Jeffrey A. Feinstein, Frandics P. Chan

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 8/2016

Abstract

Background

Alagille syndrome is a rare disorder commonly associated with pulmonary artery stenosis. Studies exist discussing the cardiovascular sequela but no consistent phenotype, or pattern of pulmonary artery stenosis, has been described.

Objective

The objective of this study was to characterize the distribution and severity of pulmonary artery stenosis in patients with Alagille syndrome based on computed tomography angiography.

Materials and methods

A retrospective chart review identified patients with Alagille syndrome who had undergone CT angiography. Pulmonary trunk (MPA), left main pulmonary artery (LPA) and right main pulmonary artery (RPA) diameters in Alagille patients were compared with those from matched control subjects. Stenoses at lobar and segmental pulmonary arteries were categorized as: Grade 1 (<33% stenosis), Grade 2 (33-66% stenosis) or Grade 3 (>66% stenosis). Involvement among the different lung regions was then compared.

Results

Fifteen patients ages 6 months to 17 years were identified; one had surgical augmentation of the central pulmonary arteries and was excluded from the central (main, right and left) pulmonary artery analysis. The proximal LPA and RPA, but not the MPA, were significantly smaller than those of the control subjects (P<0.01). The proximal LPA was significantly smaller than the proximal RPA (P<0.01) in the Alagille group (0.55 LPA:RPA ratio). Within the Alagille group, 75% of the lobar and segmental branches showed mild or no stenoses (Grade 1), 17% showed moderate stenosis (Grade 2) and 8% showed severe stenosis (Grade 3). While not statistically significant, the right lung demonstrated a greater percentage of Grades 2 and 3 stenoses (28%, right vs. 20% left, P=0.1). The right middle and lingula lobes of both lungs showed more Grade 2 and 3 stenoses (33% upper/middle vs. 18% lower, P<0.01).

Conclusion

We describe a common pattern pulmonary artery stenosis in Alagille patients consisting of severe proximal LPA stenosis, heavy involvement of the lobar and segmental branches (more often right than left), and a greater involvement of the upper lobes. Knowledge of this phenotypic pattern can help in the diagnosis of Alagille syndrome in patients presenting with pulmonary artery stenosis.

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Title: CT-defined phenotype of pulmonary artery stenoses in Alagille syndrome
Authors: Renee M. Rodriguez
Jeffrey A. Feinstein
Frandics P. Chan
Publication date: 01-07-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 8/2016
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-016-3580-4

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

CT-defined phenotype of pulmonary artery stenoses in Alagille syndrome

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

At a glance: The STEP trials

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Background

Objective

Materials and methods

Results

Conclusion

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