Yusra Sheikh MBChB, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Cressida Brennan, Presenter: Nothing to Disclose

Joseph Coyle, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Adrian Paul Brady MBBCh, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

Michael M. Maher MD, FRCR, Abstract Co-Author: Nothing to Disclose

The purpose of this exhibit is: To review the normal anatomy of the pulmonary artery. To illustrate the most common pathologic entities affecting the pulmonary artery and the radiologic interventions available. To illustrate some uncommon diseases that could affect the artery  

Anatomy and pathophysiology of pulmonary artery Imaging appearance of the pulmonary artery on different imaging modalities Features related to specific diseases would be described Cases such as pulmonary embolism, Takayasu's disease, Wegener's granulomatosis,pulmonary artery sarcoma, pseudoanuerysms will be presented

The major teaching points of this exhibit are: The pulmonary artery forms a vital part of the mediastinum and is involved in different pathologic entities. It is imperative that an abnormal pulmonary artery is recognized as one so that immediate intervention if available is applied.

Sheikh, Y, Brennan, C, Coyle, J, Brady, A, Maher, M, Radiology of Pulmonary Artery: What the Radiologist Needs to Know.  Radiological Society of North America 2009 Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting, November 29 - December 4, 2009 ,Chicago IL. http://archive.rsna.org/2009/8003357.html