Pneumonectomy case in a newborn with congenital pulmonary

J. Korean Med. Sci. · Apr 2014

Case Reports

Pneumonectomy case in a newborn with congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia.

Congenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia (CPL) is a rare lymphatic pulmonary abnormality. CPL with respiratory distress has a poor prognosis, and is frequently fatal in neonates. We report a case of pneumonectomy for CPL in a newborn. ⋯ Histologic examination indicated CPL. She is currently 12 months old and developing normally. Pneumonectomy can be considered for treating respiratory symptoms for improving chances of survival in cases with unilateral CPL.

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- Joon Ho Hwang, Joo Heon Kim, Jung Ju Hwang, Kyu Soon Kim, and Seung Yeon Kim.
- Department of Pediatrics, Eulji University College of Medicine, Daejeon, Korea.
- J. Korean Med. Sci. 2014 Apr 1; 29 (4): 609-13.
AbstractCongenital pulmonary lymphangiectasia (CPL) is a rare lymphatic pulmonary abnormality. CPL with respiratory distress has a poor prognosis, and is frequently fatal in neonates. We report a case of pneumonectomy for CPL in a newborn. An infant girl, born at 39 weeks' after an uncomplicated pregnancy, exhibited respiratory distress 1 hr after birth, which necessitated intubation and aggressive ventilator care. Right pneumonectomy was performed after her symptoms worsened. Histologic examination indicated CPL. She is currently 12 months old and developing normally. Pneumonectomy can be considered for treating respiratory symptoms for improving chances of survival in cases with unilateral CPL.

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