Case Report: Left Lung Hypoplasia with Left-Sided Pulmonary Artery Agenesis and Right-Sided Aortic Arch in A Toddler Girl in Aseer Region, Saudi Arabia

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The Department of Child Health, King Khalid University* and The Department of Pediatrics, Maternity and Children's Hospital**, Abha, Saudi Arabia

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Abstract
Background: Pulmonary hypoplasia is an uncommon congenital aberration which is often interconnected with other abnormalities.
Objective: To report a rare condition of left pulmonary hypoplasia associated with some great vessels anomalies.
Case Report: A 4-year-old Saudi girl with recurrent chest infections was shown to have left lung hypoplasia along with left sided pulmonary artery agenesis and right sided aortic arch. Her condition improved after medical treatment then she was referred for surgical management.
Conclusions: Lung hypoplasia is a rare disease. However, it should be suspected when children present with recurrent chest infections. Our case had a classical presentation since her infancy period. Early diagnosis of such cases is essential for subsequent management and achieving a good outcome.

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The Medical Journal of Cairo University
Volume 86, March
March 2018
Pages 725-729

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