Abstract
he azygos lobe is a rare anatomical variation located in the upper mediastinum. It is more common in males and has a genetic predisposition. It is often located on the right lung. Azygos lobe is usually asymptomatic and does not require specific treatment. The azygos lobe should be kept in mind when examining the posteroanterior chest X-ray, one of the well-implemented medical inspections in pediatric clinics. In this case study, we report a 6-year-old male patient who was admitted to the emergency service because of a three-day-lasting cough, a fever that can reach 39,2°C, and difficulty in inspirium that started an hour ago and computed tomography revealed azygos lobe.
Publisher
Association of Pediatric Specialization Academy
Reference10 articles.
1. Akhtar J, Lal A, Martin KB, et al. Azygos lobe: A rare cause of right paratracheal opacity. Respir Med Case Reports 2018; 23: 136–7.
2. Ndiaye A, Ndiaye NB, Ndiaye A, et al. The azygos lobe: An unusual anatomical observation with pathological and surgical implications. Anat Sci Int 2012; 87(3): 174–8.
3. Tran CT, Miao KH, Lui F. Anatomy, Thorax, Lung Azygos Lobe. StatPearls. 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK518977/, Date of Access: 15.10.2021
4. Aziz A, Ashizawa K, Nagaoki K, et al. High resolution CT anatomy of the pulmonary fissures. J Thorac Imaging 2004; 19: 186-91.
5. Kobayashi T, Satoh K, Kawase Y, et al. Bronchial and vascular supply in azygos lobe of inflated fixed lung: A case study. Radiat Med 1995; 13: 31-3.