Abstract
Nineteen children had unilateral dilatation of the internal mammary artery associated with an intrathoracic lesion on the same side. Dilatation of one internal mammary artery to a calibre more than twice that of the artery on the other side is a sign of an intrathoracic pathological finding on the same side. However, when the arteries have the same calibre an intrathoracic pathological process is not excluded. Dilatation occurs independently of the vascular supply of the pathological process by systemic collaterals. A share in the collateral supply from the pulmonary circulation is specially characteristic.
This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.
Similar content being viewed by others
References
Botenga ASJ (1970) Selective bronchial and intercostal arteriography. Kroese, Leiden
Reid DA, Foster ED, Stubberfield J, Alley RD (1981) Anomalous right subclavian artery arising proximal to a postductal thoracic aortic coarctation. Ann Thorac Surg 32: 85
Sturm A Jr, Loogen F (1962) Rippenusuren ohne Aortenisthmusstenose unter besonderer Berücksichtigung der Fallotschen Tetralogie und Pentalogie. Fortschr. Röntgenstr 97: 464
Author information
Authors and Affiliations
Rights and permissions
About this article
Cite this article
Tuma, S. Unilateral dilatation of the internal mammary artery as a sign of an intrathoracic lesion. Pediatr Radiol 15, 92–94 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02388710
Accepted:
Issue Date:
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02388710