An Unusual Presentation of Congenital Lobar Emphysema.
Daniel ArnaudJoseph VaronSalim R SuraniPublished in: Case reports in pulmonology (2017)
Congenital lobar emphysema is an uncommon bronchopulmonary malformation characterized by lobar overinflation and accompanying alveolar septum damage that leads to compression atelectasis of the lung parenchyma and displacement of mediastinal structures, with the resultant ventilation-perfusion mismatch. We present a case of a 33-year-old lady with progressive exertional dyspnea. Chest radiograph findings lead to the suspicion of congenital lobar emphysema, which was then confirmed by a computed tomography (CT) scan. This condition is most commonly identified in newborns, with very few cases being reported in adults. Lobectomy remains the treatment of choice and in general has good outcome.
Keyphrases
- computed tomography
- chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
- contrast enhanced
- lung function
- dual energy
- pulmonary fibrosis
- positron emission tomography
- idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- image quality
- magnetic resonance imaging
- multiple sclerosis
- pregnant women
- oxidative stress
- cystic fibrosis
- magnetic resonance
- intensive care unit
- ultrasound guided
- air pollution
- low birth weight
- combination therapy
- pet ct
- smoking cessation