Clinical spectrum of Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome in adults

Authors

• Abdullah A. Abba, PO Box 50726, Riyadh 11533, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel./Fax. +966 (1) 4682616. E-mail: abbaiya{at}yahoo.com
• Abdullah F. Al-Mobeireek, Department of Medicine, College of Medicine, King Khalid University Hospital, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Abstract

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to describe the clinical and imaging features of Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome (SJMS) in 9 adults. METHODS: We reviewed the charts of 9 patients diagnosed with SJMS at the King Khalid University Hospital, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia over a 10 year period. RESULTS: The patients mean age was 38.1 years; males were more affected than females (7:2). Seven of the patients had symptoms referable to the chest and a similar number had compatible abnormalities on physical examination. The left lung was involved in all cases. Bronchiectasis was present in 7 (77.8%). Eight patients who underwent pulmonary function tests had combined defects. Two patients demonstrated significant reversibility. All patients had a stable course over at least before a 3 year follow-up period. CONCLUSION: Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome has a diverse manifestations in adults and can mimic other pulmonary disorders, which may lead to incorrect diagnosis and inappropriate therapy. The course is generally a stable one.

Article Type

Research Article

First Page

195

Last Page

198

Recommended Citation

Abba, Abdullah A. and Al-Mobeireek, Abdullah F. (2003) "Clinical spectrum of Swyer-James-Macleod syndrome in adults," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 24: Iss. 2, Article 14.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.1968