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'''Unobstructed'''
'''Unobstructed'''


* '''Snowman sign'''
* Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries.
* Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries.
* Mild cardiomegaly
* Mild cardiomegaly
* '''Snowman sign'''
 




'''Obstructed'''
'''Obstructed'''


Pulmonary vein congestion
* Pulmonary vein congestion
dilatation of the pulmonary arteries
* Dilatation of the pulmonary arteries
Pulmonary edema
* Pulmonary edema

Revision as of 16:36, 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

  • Snowman sign
  • Mild dilatation of the pulmonary arteries.
  • Mild cardiomegaly


Obstructed

  • Pulmonary vein congestion
  • Dilatation of the pulmonary arteries
  • Pulmonary edema