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Hyperlucent Lung (Syndrome, MacLeod)

A lung with reduced markings on its chest radiograph and increased areas of transradiancy (hyperlucency). A hyperlucent lung is usually associated with pulmonary emphysema or PNEUMOTHORAX.
Also Known As:
Syndrome, MacLeod; Swyer James Syndrome; MacLeod Syndrome; Lung, Hyperlucent; Unilateral Hyperlucent Lung; Hyperlucent Lung, Unilateral; Hyperlucent Lungs; Hyperlucent Lungs, Unilateral; Hyperlucent Thorax; Lung, Unilateral Hyperlucent; Lungs, Hyperlucent; Lungs, Unilateral Hyperlucent; Syndrome, Swyer-James; Unilateral Hyperlucent Lungs; Swyer-James Syndrome; Thorax, Hyperlucent
Networked: 32 relevant articles (0 outcomes, 3 trials/studies)

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Bronchiectasis
2. Emphysema
3. Bronchiolitis Obliterans
4. Atrophy
5. Airway Obstruction (Choking)

Experts

1. Goo, Hyun Woo: 2 articles (01/2011 - 09/2010)
2. Yang, Dong Hyun: 2 articles (01/2011 - 09/2010)
3. Funaki, Soichiro: 1 article (01/2020)
4. Kanzaki, Ryu: 1 article (01/2020)
5. Minami, Masato: 1 article (01/2020)
6. Okumura, Meinoshin: 1 article (01/2020)
7. Shintani, Yasushi: 1 article (01/2020)
8. Yagi, Yuriko: 1 article (01/2020)
9. Yamamoto, Yoko: 1 article (01/2020)
10. Dupa, Stefana Cristina: 1 article (06/2018)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hyperlucent Lung:
1. Anesthetics (Anesthetic Agents)IBA
2. Radioisotopes (Radionuclides)IBA
3. XenonIBA
4. ReninIBA
5. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
6. Clozapine (Clozaril)FDA LinkGeneric
7. CarcinogensIBA
8. CalciumIBA
9. AldosteroneIBA
10. human PRRT2 proteinIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Neck Dissection (Radical Neck Dissection)
2. Pneumonectomy (Lung Volume Reduction)
3. Therapeutics
4. Radiotherapy
5. Coronary Artery Bypass (Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery)