Congenital lobar emphysema in adult: A rare case report

Abstract

Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a very rare disease characterized by over-distension of the affected lobe leading to compression and displacement of adjacent normal lung tissue and mediastinum. We present a case of 18 years old male who presented with symptoms of acute bronchitis and routine chest X-ray led to the suspicion of CLE which was confirmed by advance imaging techniques. We reviewed the literature to discuss this very rare illness which almost always present in early years of life and only a handful cases are reported in adults.