Congenital lobar emphysema mis-interpreted as tension pneumothorax: a case report and literature review
Blessing N. Ngam,
Chinonso P. Shu,
John Tharion
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and importance:
Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare developmental lung anomaly that occasionally remains asymptomatic until adulthood. The right diagnosis is very crucial in its management.
Case presentation:
The authors report the case of a 29-year-old otherwise healthy, nonsmoker male. Referred after management of a presumptuous diagnosis of tension pneumothorax. His symptoms at initial presentation were a chronic cough and progres… Show more
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