Dramatic and early complete resolution of lobar collapse in young patient of bronchial asthma: a case report from radiologist perspective

Authors

  • Pankaj Nepal Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
  • Devendra Kumar Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar
  • Neeta Ghimire Parcohealthcare, Doha, Qatar

Keywords:

Asthma, Complete resolution, Early, Lobar collapse

Abstract

To A 30 year old female with known history of bronchial asthma since five years presented to emergency depart­ment with acute shortness of breath and left sided pleuritic chest pain since one day. Imaging with initial chest x-ray reveal left lower lobe lung collapse with ipsilateral tracheo-mediastinal shift. On CT scan complete cutoff of the left lower lobe bronchus was seen. With conservative management including inhaled bronchodilators and intravenous corticosteroids and physiotherapy treatment; dramatic and complete resolution of lobar collapse seen within period of 4 days without any residual changes. Such dramatic changes have never been perceived in our radiology experience and literature review, which we report as interesting case.

Author Biographies

  • Pankaj Nepal, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar

    Department of Radiology

  • Devendra Kumar, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar

    Department of Radiology

  • Neeta Ghimire, Parcohealthcare, Doha, Qatar

    Department of Pedodontics

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Published

2018-12-31

How to Cite

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Dramatic and early complete resolution of lobar collapse in young patient of bronchial asthma: a case report from radiologist perspective. JCMC [Internet]. 2018 Dec. 31 [cited 2024 Nov. 13];8(4):58-60. Available from: https://jcmc.com.np/jcmc/index.php/jcmc/article/view/746

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