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Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports | Volume-13 | Issue-11
Giant Congenital Lobar Emphysema Presenting as Acute Dyspnea in a 2-Year-Old: A Case Report
A. El Hadri, S. Ouassil, H.C Ahmanna, B. Zouita, D. Basraoui, H. Jalal
Published: Nov. 20, 2025 |
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Pages: 2833-2835
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Abstract
Giant lobar emphysema (GLE), also known as congenital lobar overinflation (CLO), is a rare pulmonary anomaly in infants and young children characterized by hyperinflation of one or more pulmonary lobes. It may present acutely or be discovered incidentally. We report a case of a 2-year-old child who presented with acute dyspnea and was incidentally found to have giant emphysema of the left upper lobe on imaging. Surgical lobectomy was performed with favorable outcome. Although rare, GLE should be considered in the differential diagnosis of dyspnea in young children. Early recognition and appropriate management, including surgery, can lead to excellent outcomes.