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  • Title: Swyer-James syndrome--unilateral hyperlucent lung syndrome. A case report and review.
    Author: Daniel TL, Woodring JH, Vandiviere HM, Wilson HD.
    Journal: Clin Pediatr (Phila); 1984 Jul; 23(7):393-7. PubMed ID: 6723187.
    Abstract:
    Swyer-James syndrome is a pulmonary condition acquired following bronchiolitis obliterans early in life. Clinically characterized by repeated bouts of pulmonary infections, Swyer-James syndrome is characterized radiographically by a unilateral small, hyperlucent lung that demonstrates diminished arterial supply to the involved lung, air-trapping, and bronchiectasis. Radioimaging procedures may reveal otherwise unsuspected bilateral involvement. A 14-year-old Caucasian female with classic findings of Swyer-James syndrome is presented. The differential diagnosis of conditions that may present with a unilateral hyperlucent lung is discussed. Therapy is aimed primarily at control of the intercurrent episodes of bacterial pneumonia.
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