Congenital lobar emphysema

A rare case of congenital lobar emphysema diagnosed in a 13-year-old boy

“…Erroneous development of the respiratory system in the third week of gestation leads to malformation of the lungs [ 1 ]. It is rarely diagnosed prenatally with the help of ultrasonography (USG) [ 2 ]. The pathology is due to partial obstruction of the bronchus causing hyperinflation of the pulmonary lobe [ 1 , 2 ].…”

“…It is rarely diagnosed prenatally with the help of ultrasonography (USG) [ 2 ]. The pathology is due to partial obstruction of the bronchus causing hyperinflation of the pulmonary lobe [ 1 , 2 ]. Most commonly absent or hypoplastic cartilage leads to the collapse of the bronchus, and during expiration to trapping of air [ 2 ].…”

“…The pathology is due to partial obstruction of the bronchus causing hyperinflation of the pulmonary lobe [ 1 , 2 ]. Most commonly absent or hypoplastic cartilage leads to the collapse of the bronchus, and during expiration to trapping of air [ 2 ]. Causes of acquired CLE are aspiration of the meconium, plaques of mucous, hypertrophy of the mucous membrane, aspiration of a foreign body, bronchogenic cyst and mediastinal tumor [ 1 , 2 ].…”

“…Rare abnormalities of the vessels, e.g. abnormal pulmonary venous return, may also be the cause of CLE [ 2 , 3 ]. According to some authors CLE can be hereditary [ 4 ].…”

Cavitary rheumatoid nodules: an unusual pulmonary finding

“…Many recent studies published in Brazil have emphasized the importance of radiology in diagnosing thoracic diseases ( 4 - 8 ) . Rheumatoid nodules, usually subcutaneous, are the most common manifestation of rheumatoid arthritis.…”