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Medical Cases
March 2016
HISTORY
Case Courtesy:
Dr. Sachin Shah
2.5 year old child presented with cough and difficulty in breathing
Chest X-ray suggestive of right upper lobe collapse with hyperinflation of left lung and ipsilateral mediastinal shift
Bronchoscopy was done in view of suspicion of foreign body. No foreign body was found. Mucus plug noted in right upper lobe bronchus. Child was discharged
Child presented with similar complaints after 1 month
CT was suggested in view of abnormal persistent findings on X-ray
2.5 year old child presented with cough and difficulty in breathing
Chest X-ray suggestive of right upper lobe collapse with hyperinflation of left lung and ipsilateral mediastinal shift
Bronchoscopy was done in view of suspicion of foreign body. No foreign body was found. Mucus plug noted in right upper lobe bronchus. Child was discharged
Child presented with similar complaints after 1 month
CT was suggested in view of abnormal persistent findings on X-ray
Surgical correction should be considered if significant left to right shunt and development of pulmonary hypertension
Intermittent follow-up to assess right heart size and pressures and cardiac function and rhythm is necessary in patients who did not undergo surgical treatment