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Soheila Khalilzadeh¹, Maryam Hassanzad, Amir-Ali Khodayari

¹Chronic Respiratory Disease Center, National Research Institute of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (NRITLD), Masih Daneshvari Hospital, Shaheed Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. soheilak@yahoo.com

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Summary

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Scimitar syndrome, a rare congenital anomaly, involves abnormal pulmonary venous drainage and lung hypoplasia. This case highlights its diagnosis in a young girl with recurrent pneumonia and failure to thrive.

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Area of Science:

Cardiology
Pulmonology
Pediatric Medicine

Background:

Scimitar syndrome, also known as congenital pulmonary venolobar syndrome, is a rare congenital anomaly.
It is characterized by specific anatomical abnormalities affecting the pulmonary venous system and lung development.

Observation:

A four-year-old girl presented with recurrent pneumonia and failure to thrive.
These clinical symptoms prompted further investigation into potential underlying conditions.

Findings:

The patient was diagnosed with scimitar syndrome.
The diagnosis was based on the characteristic features of the syndrome, including partial pulmonary venous drainage into the inferior vena cava, right lung hypoplasia, dextroposition of the heart, and anomalous systemic arterial supply to the right lung.

Implications:

This case underscores the importance of considering scimitar syndrome in pediatric patients with recurrent respiratory infections and growth issues.
Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for appropriate management and improving patient outcomes.