Early recognition of congenital lobar emphysema in a well-thriving infant: A case report

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ISSN 2410-955X - An International Biannual Journal

Case report | https://doi.org/10.47262/BL/11.2.20250621

Early recognition of congenital lobar emphysema in a well-thriving infant: A case report

Madeeha Aimen, Sadia Qasim, Marryem Hamid, Fatimah Jabeen, Bilal Ahmed Java*

Department of Pediatrics, Mukhtar A Sheikh Hospital, Multan, Pakistan

Abstract

Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE), also referred to as congenital alveolar over distension, is characterized by hyperinflation in one or more pulmonary lobes. This condition is a developmental anomaly affecting the lower respiratory tract. Commonly present in the neonatal period, cases beyond the first month of life may pose a diagnostic challenge due to non-specific symptoms. We are reporting a 45-day thriving male infant presented to the Outdoor clinic with the complaint of bringing up feed and at times fast breathing without respiratory distress for the 1 week.

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A R T I C L E I N F O

Received

July 02, 2025

Revised

August 19, 2025

Accepted

September 01, 2025

*Corresponding Author

Bilal Ahmed Java

E-mail

drbilaljava@hotmail.com

Keywords

Congenital lobar emphysema

Respiratory distress

Infants

Atypical presentation

non-specific symptoms

2025 | Volume 11 | Issue 2

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