Unilateral hyperlucent lung: Swyer James Macleod Syndrome

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Kocaeli Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
Volume:10 Issue:2
Unilateral hyperlucent lung: Swyer James Macleod Syndrome

Unilateral hyperlucent lung: Swyer James Macleod Syndrome

Authors : Mustafa Parti, Ahmet Cemal Pazarlı, Handan İnönü Köseoğlu, Halil İbrahim Yakar, Gökhan Aykun

Pages : 91-95

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Publication Date : 2024-09-04

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Swyer James Macleod Syndrome, also known as unilateral hyperlucent lung syndrome, is a rare lung condition characterized by the underdevelopment of one lung. This syndrome typically occurs in childhood and is often discovered incidentally during imaging studies for unrelated conditions.Individuals with Swyer James Macleod Syndrome may experience symptoms such as recurrent respiratory infections, shortness of breath, and decreased exercise tolerance. Diagnosis is typically made through imaging studies such as chest X-rays,computed tomography or ventilation-perfusion scans.
Keywords : Swyer James Macleod Syndrome, ventilation perfusion scan, chest x ray, exercise tolerance

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