Middle lobe syndrome in left lower lobe

Gönlügür U., Gonlugur T.

INVESTIGACION CLINICA, vol.60, pp.47-52, 2019 (SCI-Expanded) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 60
  • Publication Date: 2019
  • Doi Number: 10.22209/ic.v60n1a05
  • Journal Name: INVESTIGACION CLINICA
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.47-52
  • Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Middle Lobe Syndrome is a term that refers to a persistent or recurrent collapse of a lung lobe, especially the right middle lobe. A 66-year-old woman presented with chronic cough with sputum and recurrent attacks of pneumonia. She was treated with antibiotics. Chest CT-scan showed a left lobe atelectasis and multiple foci of bronchiectasis. Bronchoscopy revealed a patent left lower lobe bronchus. In conclusions, middle lobe syndrome can rarely affect left lower lobe. It should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of recurrent pneumonia.