Recurrent Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Reveal Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome in a 63-year-old Patient.
copd
dyspnea
macleod syndrome
swyer james syndrome
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
10 Jan 2021
10 Jan 2021
Historique:
entrez:
15
2
2021
pubmed:
16
2
2021
medline:
16
2
2021
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome is an infrequent clinical condition characterized by unilateral hyperlucent lung as a complication following infectious bronchiolitis obliterans, typically diagnosed during childhood. However, in some patients, the diagnosis may be confirmed in adulthood. The syndrome can be misdiagnosed with other lung disorders such as asthma, pulmonary embolism, and pneumothorax, leading to inappropriate management and worse outcome. We present a case of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome, diagnosed in a 63-year-old man, with frequent hospitalisations due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations without a history of significant lung infection in childhood. Complications of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome include recurrent infections, lung abscess, pneumothorax, and pulmonary hypertension. The syndrome should always be considered in adults with recurrent respiratory infections or pulmonary hyperlucency on chest imaging to prevent a delay in correct diagnosis and improper treatment.
Identifiants
pubmed: 33585091
doi: 10.7759/cureus.12601
pmc: PMC7872489
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e12601Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2021, Chlapoutakis et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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