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Scimitar syndrome

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

Chest

x-ray

Decreased size of right lung with ipsilateral mediastinal shift. Obliterated right costophrenic sinus.

Chest

ct

Hypoplastic right lung that is drained by an anomalous pulmonary vein.

Case Discussion

Features of Scimitar syndrome.

Case courtesy of Dr. Hani AlSalam

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