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Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome

Kanwal Fatima Khalil1, Waseem Saeed

  • 1Department of Pulmonology, Military Hospital, Rawalpindi. kfbaloch@hotmail.com

Journal of the College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP
|May 8, 2008
PubMed

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Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome (SJMS) is a rare acquired lung disease. Diagnosis in an adult male was confirmed using chest X-ray, HRCT, and lung scans, indicating childhood pneumonia as a cause.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Nuclear Medicine

Background:

  • Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome (SJMS) is a rare, acquired pulmonary condition.
  • It is typically associated with severe childhood pneumonia leading to post-infectious bronchiolitis obliterans.

Observation:

  • This case report details an adult male diagnosed with SJMS.
  • Diagnostic modalities included standard chest X-ray, high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) of the chest, and radionuclide perfusion lung scintigraphy.

Findings:

  • Imaging findings confirmed the diagnosis of SJMS.
  • The patient's history suggested a link between early childhood pneumonias and the development of this rare syndrome.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of recognizing SJMS in adults presenting with relevant respiratory symptoms.
  • Diagnostic imaging plays a crucial role in identifying characteristic lung abnormalities associated with SJMS.
  • Understanding the etiology, often linked to childhood infections, is key for potential early intervention or monitoring.

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