A Case of Pulmonary Edema by Idiopathic Rupture of Mitral Chordae Tendinae

The typical radiographic findings of pulmonary edema from the increased hydrostatic pressure shows centrally localized consolidation, which is known as a "butterfly or bat's wing" pattern. These terms describe the anatomic distribution of edema that uniformly involve the hilum and medulla of the lung but not the peripheral region of the lung parenchyma (cortex). We present a case of butterfly wing-like pulmonary edema on a chest radiograph by mitral regurgitation due to an idiopathic chordal rupture. (Tuberc Respir Dis 2007;63:458-461)

keywords: Pulmonary edema, Mitral regurgitation, Chordae tendineae, Pulmonary edema, Mitral regurgitation, Chordae tendineae

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Vol.63 No.5

A Case of Pulmonary Edema by Idiopathic Rupture of Mitral Chordae Tendinae

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Tuberculosis & Respiratory Diseases