Cystic Lung Disease in Down Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review. (3rd October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: George, Mathew; Amodio, John; Lee, Haesoon
• Other Names: Mejía-Aranguré Juan Manuel Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in pediatrics. Volume 2016(2016)
• Publication Date: 2016-10-03
• Subjects: Pediatrics -- Periodicals; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Case Reports; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 618.92
• DOI: 10.1155/2016/4048501
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6803

Abstract

Abstract : Subpleural lung cysts (SPC) are seen in children with Down syndrome (DS). The incidence and the long term course of these lesions are not known. It is important for pediatricians and pediatric radiologists to be aware of these lung lesions since the DS patients' longevity has increased and they have greater frequency to encounter the clinicians. Autopsy and the radiology series have shown that these lesions are often found in association with congenital heart disease, particularly the endocardial cushion defect and prematurity.