[Congenital lobar emphysema: a rare etiology of hyperechoic lung].
Lobar congenital emphysema is a rare pulmonary malformation corresponding to progressive overinflation of a pulmonary lobe secondary to partial bronchial obstruction. Prenatal diagnosis is mainly based on lung hyperechoic area. Sonographic features are not specific highlighting the interest of fetal MRI or postnatal tomodensitometry. This case report describes prenatal detection including pitfalls and postnatal management.
Konan Blé
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Pôle gynécologie-obstétrique-reproduction humaine, hôpital Hôtel-Dieu, CHU de Clermont-Ferrand, boulevard Léon-Malfreyt, 63003 Clermont-Ferrand, France.
Coste
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Blanc
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Boeuf
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Lecomte
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B
Labbé
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A
Laurichesse-Delmas
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Déchelotte
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PJ
Lémery
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Gallot
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D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D005315:Fetal Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005865:Gestational Age; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D011247:Pregnancy; D011256:Pregnancy Outcome; D011296:Prenatal Diagnosis / Q000379:methods*; D011656:Pulmonary Emphysema / Q000175:diagnosis*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*