Macleod
Macleod's Syndrome
Macleod's Syndrome (pronounced: məˈklaʊd's sinˈdrōm), also known as Swyer-James Syndrome or Swyer-James-Macleod's Syndrome, is a rare pulmonary disorder characterized by hyperlucent lung due to a reduction in the vascular and parenchymal components. The etymology of the term is derived from the name of the Scottish physician, Dr. John James Rickard Macleod, who first described the condition.
Symptoms
The symptoms of Macleod's Syndrome may include dyspnea (shortness of breath), recurrent bronchitis, and pneumonia. Some patients may remain asymptomatic.
Diagnosis
Diagnosis of Macleod's Syndrome is typically made through radiography, which shows a unilateral hyperlucent lung. Further tests such as pulmonary function tests and computed tomography (CT) scans may also be used.
Treatment
Treatment for Macleod's Syndrome is usually supportive, focusing on the management of symptoms and prevention of complications such as pneumonia. In severe cases, surgical resection of the affected lung may be considered.
Related Terms
- Pulmonary
- Hyperlucent lung
- Dyspnea
- Bronchitis
- Pneumonia
- Radiography
- Pulmonary function tests
- Computed tomography
- Surgical resection
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Macleod
- Wikipedia's article - Macleod
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