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
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
e54107Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2024, Sharma et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.