Congenital agenesis of the left lung: a rare case

• Published in: Journal of clinical imaging science Vol. 1; no. 1; p. 47
• Main Authors: Yetim, Tülin Durgun, Bayaroğullari, Hanifi, Yalçin, Hülya Polat, Arιca, Vefik, Arιca, Seçil Gunher
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.01.2011; Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
• Subjects: Agenesis; Case Report; congenital anomaly; pulmonary agenesis; Adulthood

Pulmonary agenesis is a rare congenital anomaly, the etiology of which is not clearly known. Other systemic comorbidities such as cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, and urogenital system anomalies can be observed in more than half of the patients. It is usually diagnosed during child...