Peripheral Pulmonary Torsion in the Emphysematous Lingular Segment: A Case Report
Yusuke Kita1, Kazuki Hayashi1, Jun Hanaoka2
1Department of General Thoracic Surgery, Omi Medical Center, Kusatsu, Shiga, Japan.
Surgical Case Reports
|November 5, 2025
Summary
Peripheral pulmonary torsion is a rare condition. This case report emphasizes considering this diagnosis for persistent lung infiltrates that do not respond to standard treatments.
Area of Science:
- Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Pulmonary Medicine
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Partial pulmonary torsion is an exceptionally rare clinical entity.
- Persistent localized pulmonary infiltrates can mimic other conditions like pneumonia or empyema.
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