SWYER-JAMES-MACLEOD SYNDROME

Course overview

SWYER-JAMES-MACLEOD SYNDROME IS A RARE LUNG DISORDER CHARACTERIZED BY A REDUCTION IN THE PULMONARY VASCULATURE AND ALVEOLAR HYPERDISTENTION, WITH OR WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF BRONCHIECTASIS. IT IS BELIEVED TO BE THE RESULT OF CHILDHOOD BRONCHIOLITIS OBLITERANS. THIS ACTIVITY REVIEWS THE EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SWYER-JAMES-MACLEOD SYNDROME AND HIGHLIGHTS THE ROLE OF THE INTERPROFESSIONAL TEAM IN PROMPT DIAGNOSIS AND IMPROVING OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.