Rarer Components of a Rare Disease: Accessory Hemidiaphragm and Horseshoe Lung with Scimitar Syndrome: Two Case Reports


Koska O. I., Alper H.

Current Medical Imaging, vol.20, 2024 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 20
  • Publication Date: 2024
  • Doi Number: 10.2174/1573405619666230322104945
  • Journal Name: Current Medical Imaging
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, Biotechnology Research Abstracts, EMBASE, MEDLINE
  • Keywords: Scimitar syndrome, Horseshoe lung, Accessory hemidiaphragm, Pulmonary hypoplasia, Case report
  • Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Introduction: Scimitar syndrome is a rare developmental anomaly with an incidence of 2/100.000 births. Major components of this disease are partial anomalous pulmonary venous drainage, pulmonary hypoplasia, systemic arterialization of the right basal lung, and dextroposition of the heart. Horseshoe lung and accessory hemidiaphragm are two rarer components of this disease. Case Presentation: In this paper, horseshoe lung and accessory diaphragm associated with Scimitar syndrome have been reported in two cases. Conclusion: In conclusion, being aware of rare manifestations of rare diseases is important to fully describe the pathologic spectrum of the disease. This will assist in better management and decision-making process.