title: Aplasia of the lung in a neonate--the myth is explored.
abstract: A term appropriate for gestational age baby boy was delivered by lower segment caesarean section. The baby was antenatally diagnosed with resolving cystic adenomatoid malformation. At birth, he developed respiratory distress requiring active resuscitation and later was diagnosed to have right lung aplasia, managed with respiratory support. He gradually improved and was discharged home on room air.
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Venkatesh Harohalli Aswathanarayana
authors.initials: VH
authors.lastname: Iyer
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Siddu
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Charki
authors.affiliation: Department of Neonatology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
authors.forename: Kumar Shanthigrama
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Ramachandra
mesh_terms: D015615:Cystic Adenomatoid Malformation of Lung, Congenital / Q000175:diagnosis*; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008168:Lung / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D015619:Respiratory System Abnormalities / Q000175:diagnosis; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal