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Middle lobe syndrome.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  8644568     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Middle lobe syndrome is defined as recurrent or chronic collapse of the middle lobe of the right lung. It occurs in all age groups and is divided into an obstructive type, with a demonstrable airway occlusion, and a nonobstructive type, with a patent right middle lobe bronchus apparent on bronchoscopy. Middle lobe collapse has specific radiographic findings. Malignancy is the most common cause of the obstructive type, and infections are the second leading etiology. The nonobstructive type is associated with inflammatory conditions and bronchiectasis. In all cases, treatment is directed at the underlying cause.
Authors:
G Gudmundsson; T J Gross
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  American family physician     Volume:  53     ISSN:  0002-838X     ISO Abbreviation:  Am Fam Physician     Publication Date:  1996 Jun 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1996-07-17     Completed Date:  1996-07-17     Revised Date:  2005-11-16    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  1272646     Medline TA:  Am Fam Physician     Country:  UNITED STATES    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  2547-50     Citation Subset:  AIM; IM    
Affiliation:
University of Iowa College of Medicine, Iowa City 52242, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Decision Trees
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Middle Lobe Syndrome* / classification,  diagnosis,  etiology,  therapy

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