Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome mimicking pulmonary embolism in adults: a case report.
Adult onset
Bronchiectasis
Lung hyperlucency
Pulmonary embolism
Swyer–James–MacLeod syndrome
Journal
Journal of medical case reports
ISSN: 1752-1947
Titre abrégé: J Med Case Rep
Pays: England
ID NLM: 101293382
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
08 Aug 2024
08 Aug 2024
Historique:
received:
14
12
2023
accepted:
28
06
2024
medline:
8
8
2024
pubmed:
8
8
2024
entrez:
7
8
2024
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome (SJMS) is a rare lung condition characterized by a unilateral lung hyperlucency and reduction in the pulmonary vasculature, with or without the presence of bronchiectasis. In the 1950s, Swyer, James, and Macleod simultaneously characterized the syndrome for the first time. It is typically diagnosed in childhood. Adult-onset cases are extremely rare, with little literature available on its clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges. Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can mimic other lung disorders, resulting in misdiagnosis and improper treatment. A 49- year-old woman from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, presented to the emergency department of Hakim Gizaw Teaching Hospital with symptoms and radiographic findings mimicking acute pulmonary embolism. On the basis of the clinical presentation and radiographic findings, the patient was first treated as a probable case of pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulant therapy and oxygen support were initiated. Nevertheless, additional testing using a chest computed tomography angiography revealed left lung hyperlucency, decreased vascularity, bronchiectasis, and a negative result for pulmonary embolism. As a result, Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome was diagnosed. The symptoms of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can be mistaken for pulmonary embolism, which could lead to ineffective treatment and needless expenses. In individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism, this case emphasizes the significance of considering Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome as a differential diagnosis, especially in the absence of established risk factors for pulmonary embolism.
Sections du résumé
BACKGROUND
BACKGROUND
Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome (SJMS) is a rare lung condition characterized by a unilateral lung hyperlucency and reduction in the pulmonary vasculature, with or without the presence of bronchiectasis. In the 1950s, Swyer, James, and Macleod simultaneously characterized the syndrome for the first time. It is typically diagnosed in childhood. Adult-onset cases are extremely rare, with little literature available on its clinical presentation and diagnostic challenges. Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can mimic other lung disorders, resulting in misdiagnosis and improper treatment.
CASE PRESENTATION
METHODS
A 49- year-old woman from Debre Berhan, Ethiopia, presented to the emergency department of Hakim Gizaw Teaching Hospital with symptoms and radiographic findings mimicking acute pulmonary embolism. On the basis of the clinical presentation and radiographic findings, the patient was first treated as a probable case of pulmonary embolism. Anticoagulant therapy and oxygen support were initiated. Nevertheless, additional testing using a chest computed tomography angiography revealed left lung hyperlucency, decreased vascularity, bronchiectasis, and a negative result for pulmonary embolism. As a result, Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome was diagnosed.
CONCLUSION
CONCLUSIONS
The symptoms of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome can be mistaken for pulmonary embolism, which could lead to ineffective treatment and needless expenses. In individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of pulmonary embolism, this case emphasizes the significance of considering Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome as a differential diagnosis, especially in the absence of established risk factors for pulmonary embolism.
Identifiants
pubmed: 39113117
doi: 10.1186/s13256-024-04680-3
pii: 10.1186/s13256-024-04680-3
doi:
Substances chimiques
Anticoagulants
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Types de publication
Case Reports
Journal Article
Langues
eng
Sous-ensembles de citation
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Pagination
359Informations de copyright
© 2024. The Author(s).
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