# Delayed diagnosis of Swyer‐James‐MacLeod syndrome

## TL;DR

This paper discusses the delayed diagnosis of a rare lung disease, Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome, and highlights the importance of recognizing specific imaging signs for early detection.

## Contribution

The paper emphasizes the role of imaging in identifying Swyer-James-MacLeod Syndrome for timely diagnosis.

## Key findings

- Imaging findings include unilateral hyperlucency on chest x-ray.
- Computed tomography shows hyperlucency, hypovascularity, and expiratory gas trapping.
- Early recognition of these imaging features can lead to appropriate management.

## Abstract

Swyer‐James‐MacLeod Syndrome is a rare obliterative lung disease typically caused by childhood infection resulting in arrested pulmonary development. Imaging findings include unilateral hyperlucency on chest x‐ray, and hyperlucency, hypovascularity and expiratory gas trapping on computed tomography. Recognition of abnormal imaging can lead to earlier diagnosis and institution of appropriate management.

Swyer‐James‐MacLeod Syndrome is a rare obliterative lung disease typically caused by childhood infection resulting in arrested pulmonary development. Imaging findings include unilateral hyperlucency on chest x‐ray, and hyperlucency, hypovascularity and expiratory gas trapping on computed tomography. Recognition of abnormal imaging can lead to earlier diagnosis and institution of appropriate management.