A Case of Pulmonary Sequestration with Pleural Effusion.
- Author:
Hye Jin KU
1
;
Ji Ae PARK
;
Su Eun PARK
;
Young Dae KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Pediatrics, Pusan National University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea. pse0731@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pleural effusion;
Extralobar sequestraion;
Antenatal ultrasonography
- MeSH:
Angiography;
Bronchopulmonary Sequestration*;
Chylothorax;
Diaphragm;
Humans;
Hydrops Fetalis;
Pleural Effusion*;
Thoracotomy;
Thorax;
Tomography, X-Ray Computed;
Ultrasonography
- From:Korean Journal of Pediatrics
2005;48(2):221-223
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Congenital pleural effusions are uncommon. The majority of cases are due to chylothorax, hydrops fetalis, and infection. Effusions of this nature are, for the most part, self-limited. We experienced a rare case of a congenital unilateral pleural effusion due to an extralobar sequestraion with pulmonary lymphangiectasia. Pleural effusion was found by antenatal ultrasonography and confirmed by CT scans and CT angiography of the chest in the neonatal period. The patient underwent an open thoracotomy where extralobar sequestraion located between the diaphragm and the left lower lobe was removed. His postoperative course was uncomplicated and there was complete resolution of the pleural effusion.
