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Swyer-James-Macleod Syndrome: A Rare Entity
The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences
|November 24, 2015
Summary
Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome is a rare lung condition causing a hyperlucent lung. This case report details a 12-year-old girl diagnosed with this radiological entity.
Area of Science:
- Radiology
- Pulmonology
- Pediatric Imaging
Background:
- Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome is a rare radiological finding.
- It is characterized by unilateral lung hyperlucency and decreased pulmonary vascularity.
- The condition involves an unobstructed bronchial system.
Observation:
- A 12-year-old girl presented with chest pain.
- Initial chest X-ray revealed a hyperlucent left lung with mediastinal shift.
- Contrast-enhanced CT confirmed hyperlucency and diminished vascularity in the left lung's upper lobe and lingula.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome based on clinical and imaging findings.
- Radiological features included unilateral lung hyperinflation and reduced peripheral pulmonary vessels.
- The case highlights typical imaging characteristics of the syndrome.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome is crucial for appropriate management.
- This case contributes to the understanding of pediatric Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome.
- Radiological findings are key to differentiating this condition from other lung pathologies.
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