Unilateral Hyperlucent Lung in Adulthood: A Case Report of Swyer-James-Macleod Syndrome.

computed tomography hyperlucent middle aged x-ray  lung

Journal

Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
Feb 2024
Historique:
received: 19 01 2024
accepted: 13 02 2024
medline: 15 3 2024
pubmed: 15 3 2024
entrez: 15 3 2024
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) or Bret syndrome presents as unilateral hyperlucent lung, an uncommon pulmonary condition. The accurate diagnosis of SJMS requires high-resolution CT (HRCT), as conventional chest radiographs may underestimate this condition. We present a case of SJMS in a 54-year-old male who was managed with bronchodilators and intravenous antibiotics. This case report underscores the rarity of SJMS in adulthood, with only a limited number of cases reported globally so far. Comprehensive use of HRCT is crucial for precise diagnosis, and early intervention with appropriate medical management is imperative for favorable outcomes.

Identifiants

pubmed: 38487152
doi: 10.7759/cureus.54107
pmc: PMC10938267
doi:

Types de publication

Case Reports

Langues

eng

Pagination

e54107

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2024, Sharma et al.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

Auteurs

Praveen K Sharma (PK)

Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai, IND.

Sakthi Ganesh Subramonian (SG)

Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai, IND.

Karpagam R K (K)

Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai, IND.

Sanjaykanth B (S)

Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai, IND.

Yashaswinii Polaka (Y)

Department of Radiology, Saveetha Medical College and Hospital, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences (SIMATS) Deemed University, Chennai, IND.

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