Plain radiography and CT imaging of the azygos lobe revealed previously unreported anatomical variations, including the inferior prolongation of the fissure.
Provides detailed anatomical descriptions of the azygos lobe on plain radiography and CT, highlighting previously unreported variations that may aid in accurate radiological interpretation.
We describe the normal appearance of the azygos lobe on plain radiography and CT. Several findings are presented that, to our knowledge, have not been previously reported, such as the inferior prolongation of the fissure, the apparent intrapulmonary path of the right brachiocephalic vein and superior vena cava seen on the anteroposterior chest radiograph, and the visible fissure on the lateral chest radiograph.
Mata et al. (1991) studied Azygos lobe anatomy. Plain radiography and CT imaging was evaluated. Plain radiography and CT imaging of the azygos lobe revealed previously unreported anatomical variations, including the inferior prolongation of the fissure.