Presentation
Respiratory distress.
Patient Data
Age: Infant
Gender: Male
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Unilateral hyperlucent left lung with mediastinal shift towards the right side.
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Hyperinflation and air trapping of left lung upper lobe are noted. No pneumothorax.
Case Discussion
Congenital lobar emphysema is an important cause of unilateral hyperlucent lung in children.
Left lung upper lobe is the most common site involved followed by right lung middle and lower lobes.
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