Pulmonary sequestration presented as massive left hemothorax and associated with primary lung sarcoma

BMC Surg. 2013;13 Suppl 2(Suppl 2):S34. doi: 10.1186/1471-2482-13-S2-S34. Epub 2013 Oct 8.

Abstract

Pulmonary sequestration is an uncommon disease, accounting for only approximately 1.5% of all congenital pulmonary malformations. In most cases, the diagnosis is a result of accidental radiological findings; it is rarely accompanied by clinical symptoms, and is more commonly associated with other congenital malformations. Herein, we reported a case of pulmonary sequestration presented as massive left hemothorax and associated with primary lung sarcoma. A pneumonectomy via thoracotomy was attended with complete resection of sequestration and of sarcoma. The postoperative course was unremarkable, and the patient was discharged on postoperative day 11.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / complications*
  • Bronchopulmonary Sequestration / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Fibrosarcoma / complications*
  • Hemothorax / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Lung Neoplasms / complications*