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Congenital pulmonary agenesis, a rare condition, can cause severe respiratory distress in infants. Bronchoscopy confirmed the diagnosis in a 3-month-old, relieving symptoms and highlighting the need for careful diagnosis.

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Pulmonology
Medical Diagnostics

Background:

Congenital pulmonary agenesis (CPA) is an exceptionally rare congenital anomaly.
While many affected infants experience mortality before age five, some individuals may remain asymptomatic.

Purpose of the Study:

To report a case of congenital pulmonary agenesis presenting with severe respiratory distress in an infant.
To emphasize the importance of accurate diagnosis in differentiating CPA from other conditions like foreign body aspiration.

Main Methods:

Clinical presentation of a three-month-old female infant with right pulmonary agenesis.
Diagnostic bronchoscopy to confirm the condition and alleviate respiratory distress.

Main Results:

The infant presented with severe respiratory distress and was initially misdiagnosed.
Bronchoscopy successfully confirmed the diagnosis of right pulmonary agenesis and provided symptomatic relief.

Conclusions:

Congenital pulmonary agenesis requires a high index of suspicion, especially in infants with respiratory distress.
Invasive diagnostic procedures and prophylactic surgery are not recommended for asymptomatic cases of CPA.