Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia

Etiology: Congenital grossly dilated lymphatic vessels throughout the lung due to narrowing or occlusion of the thoracic duct
Imaging:
— Perihilar infiltrates due to interstitial and interlobular septal thickening
— Chylothorax
DDX: Pulmonary edema
Complications:
Treatment:
Clinical:

Radiology Cases of Pulmonary Lymphangiectasia

CXR of pulmonary lymphangiectasia — CXR AP and lateral shows mild cardiomegaly and diffuse interstitial infiltrates with no evidence of pleural effusions.