B60-07 Beyond Bilateral: Discovery of a Third Lung in a Neonate

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This case aims to explore the rare occurrence of a third lung and its implications in pediatric respiratory distress.
Descriptive clinical case report of a 7-month-old male neonate with prenatal diagnosis and surgical intervention.
Imaging techniques including chest x-ray, chest CT, and CT angiogram were utilized for diagnosis.
Histopathological assessment was performed following surgical procedures to confirm lung duplication.
Confirmed a diagnosis of duplicated pulmonary tissue using imaging and histopathology.
Postoperative complications included chylothorax, successfully managed with drainage and dietary changes.
Patient has remained stable following surgical intervention, illustrating the importance of timely diagnosis.

Case presentation reveals a rare supernumerary lung in a neonate, highlighting surgical intervention needs.

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Hassouba et al. (2026) studied this question.

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