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Chest xray — The findings on chest radiography varies depending on the type of anatomic variant of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). However, the findings are not useful in making the diagnosis. | Chest xray — The findings on chest radiography varies depending on the type of anatomic variant of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). However, the findings are not useful in making the diagnosis. | ||
The findings on chest xray seen in total anomalous pulmonary venous connection are | ==The findings on chest xray seen in total anomalous pulmonary venous connection are== | ||
'''Unobstructed''' | |||
* Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries. | * Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries. | ||
Revision as of 16:34, 26 July 2011
Overview
Chest xray — The findings on chest radiography varies depending on the type of anatomic variant of total anomalous pulmonary venous connection (TAPVC). However, the findings are not useful in making the diagnosis.
The findings on chest xray seen in total anomalous pulmonary venous connection are
Unobstructed
- Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries.
- Mild cardiomegaly
- Snowman sign
Obstructed
Pulmonary vein congestion dilatation of the pulmonary arteries Pulmonary edema