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To present a rare case of unilateral pulmonary agenesis diagnosed in an elderly patient after prolonged silence of symptoms.

Unilateral Pulmonary Agenesis Presenting in the Eighth Decade: A Case of Lifelong Clinical Silence

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Case report reveals pulmonary agenesis as a differential diagnosis for hemithoracic opacity in the elderly, indicating the need for imaging.

To present a rare case of unilateral pulmonary agenesis diagnosed in an elderly patient after prolonged silence of symptoms.
Clinical examination and imaging, including chest radiograph and computed tomography pulmonary angiography.
Assessment of symptoms like dyspnea and chest pain over a significant period.
Identified complete absence of left lung, bronchus, and pulmonary vasculature via imaging.
Patient exhibited clinical improvement post conservative treatment and was discharged with home oxygen.

Bhowmik et al. (2026) studied this question.

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Case report reveals pulmonary agenesis as a differential diagnosis for hemithoracic opacity in the elderly, indicating the need for imaging.