Isolated left lung aplasia with bronchial asthma.
Indian Pediatr
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2006 Sep; 43(9): 817-20
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in English
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| ID: sea-6339
ABSTRACT
Congenital lung anomalies are categorised as pulmonary agenesis, aplasia and hypoplasia with distinct clinical implications. An 8-year-old boy was referred for an opaque left hemithorax for which he had received antituberculous therapy. A detailed evaluation including flowing contrast computed tomography of the thorax and fiberoptic bronchoscopy led to a diagnosis of left lung aplasia. He also had wheezing dyspnea, which was confirmed as bronchial asthma. Congenital lung defects with associated asthma was reported only twice till date. A high index of suspicion is required to recognise such a patient.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Asthma
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Humans
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Male
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Child
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Lung
Language:
English
Journal:
Indian Pediatr
Year:
2006
Type:
Article
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