Mansour M, Kessler S, Khreisat A, Morton J, Berghea R. Vanishing Lung Syndrome: A Case Report and Systematic Review of the Literature.
Cureus 2024;
16:e53443. [PMID:
38314388 PMCID:
PMC10838376 DOI:
10.7759/cureus.53443]
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Abstract
Vanishing lung syndrome (VLS), also known as idiopathic giant bullous emphysema, is defined by the emergence of sizable bullae causing compression on healthy lung tissue. The elusive etiology of VLS mandates a diagnosis based on radiographic evidence showcasing giant bullae occupying at least one-third of the hemithorax in one or both lungs. This report presents a case of VLS in a 36-year-old female smoker devoid of any prior medical history. Additionally, we conducted a systematic review to discern the demographics, risk factors, and treatment modalities for individuals diagnosed with VLS.
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