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[A pediatric clinical case of unilateral hyperlucency of the lung]

Juan J Pérez Guerrero1, Carlos A Sánchez Salguero2

  • 1Hospital Universitario Puerta del Mar, Cádiz, España. jj_perezguerrero@hotmail.com.

Archivos Argentinos De Pediatria
|September 28, 2019
PubMed

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Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome, a rare lung disorder, presents as hyperlucency due to reduced vascularization, often from infection. This case highlights successful multidisciplinary management in a child with persistent pneumonia.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Pulmonology
  • Radiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome is a rare pulmonary condition.
  • Characterized by lobar hyperlucency and decreased pulmonary vascularization.
  • Often results from prior infectious processes.

Observation:

  • A 6-year-old patient presented with persistent pneumonia.
  • Diagnosis of Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome was established.
  • The condition was identified as a likely incidental finding during pneumonia workup.

Findings:

  • Radiological evidence of unilateral hyperlucency consistent with Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome.
  • Confirmed decreased pulmonary vascularization in the affected lobe.
  • Underlying cause attributed to a previous infectious event.

Implications:

  • Demonstrates the importance of considering Swyer-James-MacLeod syndrome in pediatric cases of persistent pneumonia.
  • Highlights the efficacy of a multidisciplinary approach combining medical and physiotherapy treatments.
  • Suggests that early diagnosis and tailored management can lead to satisfactory patient outcomes.
Keywords:
hyperlucent lungsyndrome of MacLeodsyndrome of Swyer-James

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