Isolated left lung aplasia with bronchial asthma.
Indian Pediatr
;
2006 Sep; 43(9): 817-20
Artigo
em Inglês
| IMSEAR
| 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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Assunto principal:
Asma
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Humanos
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Masculino
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Criança
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Pulmão
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2006
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