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Focal lung hyperinflation in an infant: Not always congenital lobar hyperinflation - A case report

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Lymphobronchial tuberculosis (TB) is particularly common in children and is characterized by tuberculous lymphadenopathy affecting the airways, leading to various radiological findings. Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging modality for diagnosing lymphobronchial TB due to its ability to detect mediastinal lymph nodes and airway involvement. CT findings include lymphadenopathy, bronchial narrowing, and a range of parenchymal complications. We describe the case of a 1-year-old girl who presented with chest complaints and focal lung hyperinflation, which was subsequently proven to be due to lymphobronchial TB.

Source: Case Reports in Clinical Radiology

DOI: 10.25259/crcr_99_2025

Authors: Sumit Kumar, Ankita Rana, Pooja Abbey, Varinder Singh

Institution: Lady Hardinge Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W4416143400