Radiological Features of Right Destroyed Lungs Syndrome with Pathologic Dextrocardia

George, Mukoro Duke

doi:10.9734/ijtdh/2014/6956

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“…A case similar to the present case was published by George MD in 2013, where a 45-year-old man was diagnosed with destroyed lung syndrome [16]. The present case shares similarities with that case with features a history of tuberculosis, dyspnea, and radiological findings like mediastinal shift, destroyed lung, and hyperinflation of the contralateral lung [16]. However, the present case differs from their case in the side which was the left lung, age, ethnicity, presence of dry cough and fever, absence of hemoptysis, dextrocardia, and hydropneumothorax [16].…”

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Destroyed Lung Syndrome in a Young Indian Male: A Case Report

Yadav¹

2023

Cureus

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A destroyed lung pertains to the complete destruction of the lung. This is an irreversible condition and is an outcome of chronic or recurrent lung infections. Tuberculosis is widely reported to be a cause of destroyed lungs, and post-tubercular destroyed lung syndrome is a major issue, especially in countries with a high burden of tuberculosis. Herein, a case of destroyed lung syndrome in a 22-year-old Indian male is presented. He had a history of irregular treatment for tuberculosis and reported complaints of dry cough, fever, and dyspnea. A detailed clinical, radiological, and lab workup established the diagnosis of destroyed lung syndrome, and he was reinitiated on anti-tubercular treatment.

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Destroyed Lung Syndrome in a Young Indian Male: A Case Report

Yadav¹

2023

Cureus

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“…In 2013, George MD reported a case akin to the present case, in which a 45-year-old man was diagnosed with destroyed lung syndrome [ 13 ]. A history of tuberculosis, dyspnea, radiographic results showing mediastinal shift, and a damaged lung are among the similarities between the two cases [ 13 ]. However, there are some important differences between the two cases: the patient's age, ethnicity, the damaged lung side (left in this case), the presence of a dry cough, and the absence of dextrocardia.…”

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Post-tuberculosis Destroyed Lung Syndrome in an Indian Male: A Case Report

Yadav

2024

Cureus

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The term "destroyed lung" signifies the complete degradation of lung tissues, typically due to chronic or recurring lung infections, with tuberculosis often identified as a primary culprit. This condition, when occurs after tuberculosis and is known as post-tubercular destroyed lung syndrome, poses considerable difficulties, especially in areas where tuberculosis is prevalent. This paper outlines a case study involving a 50-year-old Indian man afflicted with destroyed lung syndrome. Despite having undergone tuberculosis treatment three years earlier, the patient exhibited symptoms such as a dry cough, coughing up blood, and difficulty breathing. A comprehensive clinical evaluation and radiological assessments confirmed the diagnosis of destroyed lung syndrome, leading to the commencement of appropriate treatment.

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Right destroyed lung due to tuberculosis in a Nigerian child: Case report and review of the literature

2021

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Destroyed Lung Syndrome (DLS) is total lung destruction from recurrent and chronic infections especially Tuberculosis (TB). It is rare in children and associated with chronic morbidity. It presents with chronic cough, progressive difficulty in breathing, hemoptysis and progressive respiratory failure. The pathology of DLS includes lung fibrosis, collapse, tracheal and mediastinal shift. We report the case of a 9 years old girl referred after three courses of anti-TB treatment for suspected TB reinfection with worsening clinical and radiologic features. Investigations revealed a destroyed right lung. Genexpert was initially positive and subsequently along with TB culture was negative. She improved on antibiotics and chest physiotherapy. Destroyed lung though rare in children should be considered in those who despite TB treatment present with worsening clinical and radiologic features. Early diagnosis and multi- disciplinary approach will prevent irreversible lung damage.

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Radiological Features of Right Destroyed Lungs Syndrome with Pathologic Dextrocardia

Cited by 4 publications

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Destroyed Lung Syndrome in a Young Indian Male: A Case Report

Destroyed Lung Syndrome in a Young Indian Male: A Case Report

Post-tuberculosis Destroyed Lung Syndrome in an Indian Male: A Case Report

Right destroyed lung due to tuberculosis in a Nigerian child: Case report and review of the literature

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