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What do oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, and right ventricular hypertrophy in an X-ray chest indicate?

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My nephew is 1-month-old, and today we carried out an X-ray of his chest. The report shows oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Is it due to congenital heart disease? Kindly suggest.
Answered by Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra

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Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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The baby's chest X-ray with oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy is suggestive of a congenital heart defect, likely an atrial septal defect that is a hole in the partition of the heart. It will require dedicated work about the defect's size, cardiac function, shunt evaluation regarding the mixing of oxygenated and de-oxygenated blood, and structural modulations secondary to the defect. I would suggest a 2D echocardiogram for follow-up.

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Published At December 2, 2022
Reviewed At June 20, 2024

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MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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Radiology

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chitrangada Jitendra is a Radiologist specializing in Radiodiagnostic techniques. She can do X-ray imaging interpretation and ultrasound diagnostics. She can do a CT (Computed Tomography) scan analysis, MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) evaluation, and interventional radiology procedures. She can also do mammography screening and breast imaging. She performs Fluoroscopy-guided interventions and imaging for trauma and emergency care.

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