Suspecting Airway Foreign Body in Agenesis of the Lung: A Rare Incidence of Misdiagnosis

Publisher: Jaypee Infomedia

E-ISSN: 2231-3702|5|1|32-34

ISSN: 2230-7508

Source: International Journal of Phonosurgery & Laryngology, Vol.5, Iss.1, 2015-01, pp. : 32-34

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Abstract

ABSTRACTAgenesis of the lung is an extremely rare condition. Suspecting foreign body in agenesis of the lung is a diagnostic dilemma. We report the case of an 11 months old boy who presented with cough and cold; examination showed decreased air entry on the right side and investigations reported collapse on chest X-ray and plain computed tomography (CT) scan of thorax. Pediatrician suspected airway foreign body. Rigid bronchoscopy was done to confirm the diagnosis, but there was blind end in the right bronchus with no foreign body seen. Contrast-enhanced CT scan (CECT) of the neck and chest confirmed the aplasia of right lung. Agenesis of the lung should be kept in the mind by the clinician when dealing with foreign body in airway. This can prevent unnecessary intervention like rigid bronchoscopy.How to cite this articleSwain SK, Mohanty S, Singh N, Choudhury J, Sahu MC. Suspecting Airway Foreign Body in Agenesis of the Lung: A Rare Incidence of Misdiagnosis. Int J Phonosurg Laryngol 2015;5(1):32-34.