Congenital lobar emphysema. The roles of CT and V/Q scan.

Abstract

An infant with congenital lobar emphysema of the left upper lobe presented with unusually severe mediastinal shift and underwent computed tomography (CT) and radionuclide V/Q scans. The V/Q scan confirmed the non-functioning nature of the hyperinflated lobe while the CT scan depicted the abnormal anatomy as well as the normal morphologic characteristics of the remaining lung thus allowing for safe and appropriate surgical management.

• Authors: R I Markowitz, M R Mercurio, G A Vahjen, I Gross, R J Touloukian
• Journal: Clinical pediatrics (Clin Pediatr (Phila)) Vol. 28 Issue 1 Pg. 19-23 (Jan 1989) ISSN: 0009-9228 [Print] United States
• PMID: 2910626 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Topics

• Emphysema (congenital, diagnostic imaging)
• Humans
• Infant, Newborn
• Radionuclide Imaging
• Tomography, X-Ray Computed