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Unilateral Lung Agenesis: A Case Series and Review of Literature. AJP Rep 2023 Jul;13(3):e40-e43

Date

07/17/2023

Pubmed ID

37457372

Pubmed Central ID

PMC10348820

DOI

10.1055/a-2107-0651

Scopus ID

2-s2.0-85163538850 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site)   4 Citations

Abstract

Unilateral lung agenesis is a rare congenital abnormality that typically presents with respiratory distress after birth. Prognostic factors include the side of the lung affected along with the presence or absence of other congenital abnormalities. Prenatal imaging can make the diagnosis that can assist the healthcare team in preparing to care for the neonate, as well as set expectations for the family. In this case series, we describe three cases of unilateral lung agenesis, two infants with right lung agenesis, and one with the left. We describe their presentation, provide a brief clinical course, and discuss outcomes.

Author List

Weber J, Sati SK, Karody VR

Author

Vijender R. Karody MBBS, MD Associate Professor in the Pediatrics department at Medical College of Wisconsin