16-MDCT and MR angiography of accessory diaphragm.

1All authors: Department of Radiology, Hospital de Sant Pau, Universidad Autonoma de Barcelona, S. Antoni M Cret 167, 08025 Barcelona, Spain. Address correspondence to A. Hildago (jhidalgop@hsp.santpau.es). e describe an unusual accessory diaphragm, also known as diaphragmatic duplication, identified on chest radiography, contrast-enhanced MDCT, and MR angiography (MRA). In this case, the malformation was associated with a unilateral single pulmonary vein. There are few reported cases of this rare pulmonary malformation, which is sometimes confused with lobar atelectasis and residual changes secondary to pulmonary infections. However, the specific radiologic findings allow a correct diagnosis.

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