Adult Diagnosis of Swyer-James-Macleod Syndrome: Retrospective Analysis of Four Cases
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Tarih
2014
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Daedalus Enterprises Inc
Erişim Hakkı
info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess
Özet
Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) is a rare constrictive bronchiolitis with air-flow obstruction and a decreased number and diameter of ipsilateral peripheral pulmonary vessels. This syndrome is characterized by unilateral hyperlucency on chest radiography. Computed tomography provides useful additional information. The diagnosis is usually made in childhood but sometimes occurs in adulthood. The disease often presents with dyspnea, decreased exercise tolerance, cough, hemoptysis, and recurrent pulmonary infections. SJMS may be confused with asthma or pulmonary embolism due to similar symptoms and may result in inappropriate therapy. This case series examined the clinical and imaging spectrum of four patients who were diagnosed with SJMS in adulthood.
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Anahtar Kelimeler
Swyer-James, Macleod, Pulmonary Artery Hypoplasia
Kaynak
Respiratory Care
WoS Q Değeri
Q3
Scopus Q Değeri
Q1
Cilt
59
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4
