Intralobar pulmonary sequestration presenting as congestive heart failure in a neonate

Chest. 1992 Sep;102(3):974-6. doi: 10.1378/chest.102.3.974.

Abstract

We recently evaluated a premature infant with intralobar pulmonary sequestration which presented with signs of CHF. The infant initially underwent ligation of a PDA but subsequently developed tachycardia, tachypnea, and a continuous murmur which radiated to the back. The diagnosis of a pulmonary sequestration was suggested by Doppler echocardiography and confirmed by aortography. The sequestration was successfully treated by surgical removal of the involved lobe.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Aortography
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / complications*
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnosis
  • Echocardiography, Doppler
  • Female
  • Heart Failure / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Infant, Premature, Diseases / diagnosis*