Adult diagnosis of Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome. (10th December 2012)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tutar, Onur; Tekcan, Deniz Esin; Samanci, Cesur; Bas, Ahmet
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2012
• Publication Date: 2012-12-10
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2012-007349
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) is a rare, complex disease characterised by unilateral hyperlucent lung or lobe owing to loss of pulmonary vasculature and alveolar hyperdistention. Patients with SJMS may be asymptomatic at diagnosis, but its differential diagnosis with asthma is difficult. Almost all the reported cases of SJMS were managed by conservative therapy, comprising prevention and treatment of recurrent pulmonary infections.