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- * Symptoms of MLS can arise from external pressure or internal issues, frequently linked to infections like Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) or tumors.
- * A case study of a 74-year-old woman with bronchiectasis showed MLS caused by MAC; imaging confirmed the diagnosis, and she was successfully treated.
Article Abstract
Middle lobe syndrome (MLS) is characterized by recurrent or chronic collapse (atelectasis) of the middle lobe of the right lung. Despite its clinical significance, MLS often goes unnoticed in medical practice. It manifests with obstructive symptoms, either due to external compression or internal causes, commonly stemming from infectious agents such as Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) or occasionally from tumors. We present a unique case of MLS induced by MAC in an immunocompetent 74-year-old female patient with a history of bronchiectasis. Imaging revealed typical findings associated with MLS. Additional testing confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient was successfully treated. This case presents the opportunity to recognize and correctly treat cases of MLS with infectious etiology.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11418582 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.67663 | DOI Listing |
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