Figure 1: Frontal CXR Figure 2: Left lateral CXR Figure 3: Pre-contrast CT thorax Figure 4: Post-contrast CT thorax

A 3 cm well-defined right paracardiac opacity is seen on the frontal CXR. The opacity is situated in the right lower lobe, as it is posterior to the major fissure on the lateral view. The lesion is demonstrated as a dilated right inferior pulmonary vein, draining into the left atrium. It shows comparable contrast enhancement to the left atrium. DIAGNOSIS : Pulmonary varix t PREVIOUS CASES HOME COMMENTS

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