# Unilateral Congenital Pulmonary Hypoplasia: A Rare Cause of Severe Respiratory Distress in a Three‐Weeks‐Old Neonate

## TL;DR

A rare case of lung underdevelopment in a newborn highlights the importance of early imaging for accurate diagnosis and treatment.

## Contribution

Demonstrates the diagnostic value of chest computed tomography angiography in neonatal respiratory emergencies.

## Key findings

- Early chest computed tomography angiography can diagnose congenital lung malformations in newborns.
- Prompt diagnosis improves neonatal intensive care unit support and prognosis.
- Imaging is crucial in managing severe respiratory distress in neonates.

## Abstract

This case of a unilateral pulmonary hypoplasia in a newborn with severe respiratory distress demonstrates the importance of early chest computed tomography angiography in diagnosing congenital lung malformations. Rapid, accurate diagnosis enables appropriate neonatal intensive care unit support and informs prognosis, highlighting the value of imaging in neonatal respiratory emergencies.