Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pulmonary aplasia is a rare congenital developmental malformation characterized by total absence of lung with rudimentary bronchus. Although the exact cause is not known, several factors have been proposed. Patients can be asymptomatic or can present with recurrent respiratory infections. Multimodality imaging may be needed for confirmation and needs to be differentiated from pulmonary agenesis or severe hypoplasia. This case highlights the key imaging findings of pulmonary aplasia and the need for early diagnosis so as to prevent further complications.
Authors: Krishnapriya Vijayalekshmi, Jijo Joseph, Shiji Joseph, Varun Narayan, Robert P Ambooken, Rennis Davis Kizhakkepeedika
Institution: Amala Institute of Medical Sciences
Language: English
Subfield: Surgery
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413676315