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Emergency Radiology
Published in: Emergency Radiology 3/2022

01-06-2022 | Ultrasound | Review Article

Acutely presenting congenital chest lesions: a primer for the radiologist

Authors: Apeksha Chaturvedi, Nina Klionsky, Deepa Biyyam, Mitchell A. Chess, Nadia Sultan

Published in: Emergency Radiology | Issue 3/2022

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Abstract

Congenital chest lesions encompass several important entities. Without prompt intervention, many of these can culminate in serious complications. Timely and accurate radiologic interpretation of these entities is integral to patient management. Imaging can help characterize and prognosticate several of these entities, and may both suggest the need for and guide therapy. We overview the clinical presentation, associated complications, imaging characteristics, and prognostic indicators—both postnatal and antenatal—of the spectrum of emergently presenting congenital chest lesions. We also outline current and evolving management strategies, whether fetal, peripartum, or postnatal. The ultimate goal is to help radiologists formulate timely and effective diagnoses of these entities and boost the relevance of their input towards clinical decision-making.
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Metadata
Title
Acutely presenting congenital chest lesions: a primer for the radiologist
Authors
Apeksha Chaturvedi
Nina Klionsky
Deepa Biyyam
Mitchell A. Chess
Nadia Sultan
Publication date
01-06-2022
Publisher
Springer International Publishing
Published in
Emergency Radiology / Issue 3/2022
Print ISSN: 1070-3004
Electronic ISSN: 1438-1435
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-022-02035-3

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