Sharma PK, Subramonian SG, R K K, B S, Polaka Y. Unilateral Hyperlucent Lung in Adulthood: A Case Report of Swyer-James-Macleod Syndrome.
Cureus 2024;
16:e54107. [PMID:
38487152 PMCID:
PMC10938267 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.54107]
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Abstract
Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) or Bret syndrome presents as unilateral hyperlucent lung, an uncommon pulmonary condition. The accurate diagnosis of SJMS requires high-resolution CT (HRCT), as conventional chest radiographs may underestimate this condition. We present a case of SJMS in a 54-year-old male who was managed with bronchodilators and intravenous antibiotics. This case report underscores the rarity of SJMS in adulthood, with only a limited number of cases reported globally so far. Comprehensive use of HRCT is crucial for precise diagnosis, and early intervention with appropriate medical management is imperative for favorable outcomes.
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