Navigating Middle Lobe Syndrome: Exploring the Impact of Mycobacterium avium.
| Autor: | Sanchez R; School of Medicine, Universidad Iberoamericana, Santo Domingo, DOM., Simono K; School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, DOM., Duran D; School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, DOM., Liriano C; School of Medicine, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, Santiago, DOM., Martinez S; Pulmonology, Northwell Health, New York, USA. |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Zdroj: | Cureus [Cureus] 2024 Aug 24; Vol. 16 (8), pp. e67663. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Aug 24 (Print Publication: 2024). |
| DOI: | 10.7759/cureus.67663 |
| Abstrakt: | Middle lobe syndrome (MLS) is characterized by recurrent or chronic collapse (atelectasis) of the middle lobe of the right lung. Despite its clinical significance, MLS often goes unnoticed in medical practice. It manifests with obstructive symptoms, either due to external compression or internal causes, commonly stemming from infectious agents such as Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) or occasionally from tumors. We present a unique case of MLS induced by MAC in an immunocompetent 74-year-old female patient with a history of bronchiectasis. Imaging revealed typical findings associated with MLS. Additional testing confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient was successfully treated. This case presents the opportunity to recognize and correctly treat cases of MLS with infectious etiology. Competing Interests: Human subjects: Consent was obtained or waived by all participants in this study. Conflicts of interest: In compliance with the ICMJE uniform disclosure form, all authors declare the following: Payment/services info: All authors have declared that no financial support was received from any organization for the submitted work. Financial relationships: All authors have declared that they have no financial relationships at present or within the previous three years with any organizations that might have an interest in the submitted work. Other relationships: All authors have declared that there are no other relationships or activities that could appear to have influenced the submitted work. (Copyright © 2024, Sanchez et al.) |
| Databáze: | MEDLINE |
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