Unilateral Hyperlucent Lung in Adulthood : A Case Report of Swyer-James-Macleod Syndrome

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Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) or Bret syndrome presents as unilateral hyperlucent lung, an uncommon pulmonary condition. The accurate diagnosis of SJMS requires high-resolution CT (HRCT), as conventional chest radiographs may underestimate this condition. We present a case of SJMS in a 54-year-old male who was managed with bronchodilators and intravenous antibiotics. This case report underscores the rarity of SJMS in adulthood, with only a limited number of cases reported globally so far. Comprehensive use of HRCT is crucial for precise diagnosis, and early intervention with appropriate medical management is imperative for favorable outcomes.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

Erschienen:

2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:16

Enthalten in:

Cureus - 16(2024), 2 vom: 14. Feb., Seite e54107

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Sharma, Praveen K [VerfasserIn]
Subramonian, Sakthi Ganesh [VerfasserIn]
R K, Karpagam [VerfasserIn]
B, Sanjaykanth [VerfasserIn]
Polaka, Yashaswinii [VerfasserIn]

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 lung
Case Reports
Computed tomography
Hyperlucent
Middle aged
X-ray

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Date Revised 16.03.2024

published: Electronic-eCollection

Citation Status PubMed-not-MEDLINE

doi:

10.7759/cureus.54107

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NLM369768418