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The aim is to highlight congenital lobar emphysema in infants and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.

May 3, 2026Open Access

Congenital Lobar Emphysema in an Infant Presenting With Persistent Cough and Progressive Respiratory Symptoms: A Case Report

FAFares AbboudDamascus University AMAya Alhaj MuhammadDamascus Hospital SASawssan AliDamascus Hospital

Key Points

The aim is to highlight congenital lobar emphysema in infants and the importance of early diagnosis and treatment.
Case report of an infant presenting with persistent cough and respiratory symptoms.
Diagnostic evaluation using chest CT for confirmation of congenital lobar emphysema.
Surgical lobectomy performed to manage progressive lobar hyperinflation.
Effective surgical lobectomy led to resolution of respiratory symptoms.
Timely intervention prevented further respiratory compromise in the infant.

Abstract

Congenital lobar emphysema should be considered in infants with persistent respiratory symptoms unresponsive to standard therapy. Chest CT is the definitive diagnostic tool, reliably distinguishing CLE from other causes of unilateral hyperlucency. In symptomatic infants with progressive lobar hyperinflation, early surgical lobectomy yields excellent outcomes and prevents further respiratory compromise.

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