Spontaneous pulmonary herniation in post-polio syndrome.

J Ultrasound

McGovern Medical School, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, 6431 Fannin, Houston, TX, 77030, USA.

Published: August 2023

AI Article Synopsis

  • - Pulmonary hernias usually occur due to trauma, surgeries, or congenital defects, with spontaneous lung hernias being very rare, especially in post-polio syndrome cases.
  • - Post-polio syndrome arises 30-40 years after polio infection and leads to symptoms like muscle weakness, fatigue, and atrophy.
  • - The case report discusses a post-polio patient who developed a spontaneous lung hernia without prior injury and includes details on imaging, diagnosis, and management of such hernias.

Article Abstract

Pulmonary hernias are typically a result of trauma, thoracic operations, or congenital defects. Spontaneous lung hernias without a prior overt injury are notably rare. The presence of spontaneous lung hernias has not been reported in post-polio syndrome. Post-polio syndrome is a late sequela of poliomyelitis that usually presents 30-40 years after the initial illness with new presentations of progressive muscle weakness, abnormal muscle fatigue, muscle atrophy, and myalgia. This case report describes the presentation and imaging of a post-polio patient with an atraumatic, spontaneous lung hernia. A discussion on pulmonary hernias, diagnostic imaging, and management is also included.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40477-023-00812-5DOI Listing

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