A Case of Congenital Bronchial Pulmonary Arterial Malformation Successfully Treated by Embolization

Abstract

Idiopathic bronchial pulmonary arterial malformation (BPAM) is a very rare condition. The authors present a case of BPAM in which a right bronchial artery communicates with a main upper lobe branch of the right pulmonary artery. It was successfully treated by embolization in one setting. The patient remained asymptomatic and well during the follow-up period. The authors therefore conclude that if the embolic material/device is carefully chosen, it is a safe and effective means of treating BPAM.

Keywords

bronchial pulmonary arterial malformation - computed tomography angiography - embolization

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