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