Pulmonary sequestration

Pulmonary sequestration is a rare congenital anomaly where a portion of lung tissue is non-functioning and not connected to the normal bronchial airway system.

This isolated segment, which receives its blood supply abnormally from the systemic circulation rather than the pulmonary arteries, can be found within (intralobar sequestration) or outside (extralobar sequestration) the normal lung lobes.

Pulmonary sequestration affects the lungs, located in the chest region, and can lead to respiratory distress or recurrent pulmonary infections if not identified and treated.

The condition can be detected through imaging techniques such as CT or MRI scans, which are encompassed in torso, head & torso, and full-body scans.

Treatment often involves surgical resection of the sequestered lung tissue to prevent complications.

Awareness and accurate diagnosis are crucial for managing pulmonary sequestration effectively.