Complete right lung agenesis with dextrocardia: an unusual cause of respiratory distress.

Abstract

Pulmonary agenesis, defined as complete absence of bronchus, parenchyma, and vessels is a very rare condition. Herein, we report a 4-month-old infant who presented with fever, cough, and respiratory distress and was misdiagnosed in a peripheral hospital as a case of pneumonia. The child was, later diagnosed as having right lung agenesis with dextrocardia.

• Authors: Devki Nandan, Girish Chandra Bhatt, Vivek Dewan, Imkongkumzuk Pongener
• Journal: Journal of clinical imaging science (J Clin Imaging Sci) Vol. 2 Pg. 81 ( 2012) ISSN: 2156-5597 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23393637 (Publication Type: Case Reports)