Scimitar syndrome: a rare cause of dyspnea in adults.

Authors

Baligh R Yehia
Justin M Bachmann
Thomas A Traill

Publication/Presentation Date

6-1-2010

Abstract

Scimitar syndrome is a rare congenital malformation resulting in anomalous pulmonary venous return and lung malformations. Symptoms commonly develop in the first year of life, leading to diagnosis and surgical correction. In this case, the atypical presentation of scimitar syndrome in an adult woman with complaints of dyspnea on exertion is reported. Although uncommon, congenital conditions should be considered in patients who present with dyspnea and an abnormal chest radiograph.

Volume

103

Issue

6

First Page

578

Last Page

580

ISSN

1541-8243

Published In/Presented At

Yehia, B. R., Bachmann, J. M., & Traill, T. A. (2010). Scimitar syndrome: a rare cause of dyspnea in adults. Southern medical journal, 103(6), 578–580. https://doi.org/10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3181dfd59e

Disciplines

Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

PubMedID

20710146

Department(s)

Administration and Leadership

Document Type

Article