Intralobar pulmonary sequestration masquerading as congenital lobar emphysema.

Abstract

Intrapulmonary sequestrations are quite uncommon in pediatric age group. The preoperative diagnosis of pulmonary sequestration is not possible in most of the cases. A 2-year-old boy presented with recurrent episodes of chest infections and respiratory distress. A preoperative diagnosis of congenital lobar emphysema was made on the basis of chest radiograph and computed tomography scan. At operation, an intralobar pulmonary sequestration was found. The sequestration cyst was excised with uneventful recovery.

• Authors: Bilal Mirza, Afsheen Batoon Raza, Iftikhar Ijaz, Lubna Ijaz, Farah Naz, Afzal Sheikh
• Journal: Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons (J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg) Vol. 16 Issue 1 Pg. 15-7 (Jan 2011) ISSN: 1998-3891 [Electronic] India
• PMID: 21430842 (Publication Type: Case Reports)