Familial pulmonary hypoplasia: plain film appearances with histopathological correlation

Imaging of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report

BACKGROUND

Pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare cause of neonatal dyspnea almost always secondary to other conditions. We report an exceedingly rare case of primary unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

This case illustrates the role of prenatal magnetic resonance imaging when this condition is suspected during the fetal life. Combined with ultrasounds, this imaging modality offers a three-dimensional evaluation of the lungs that can be critical for postnatal medical management.

Primary pulmonary hypoplasia: a case report and review of the literature

A case of primary pulmonary hypoplasia in a term female neonate presenting with severe respiratory distress at birth is reported. Respiratory failure persisted and she died at 12 days of age. Primary pulmonary hypoplasia is a rare condition not associated with other maternal or fetal disorders.