Neonatal Pleural Effusion Caused by Extralobar Pulmonary Sequestration: A Case Report

Abstract

Neonatal pleural effusion caused by extralobar pulmonary sequestration was uncommon. In our case, a male neonate suffered from respiratory distress and cyanosis after birth. Chest radiogram and sonogram demonstrated large amount of pleural effusion over the left lung field. Thoracentesis was done and chylothorax was recognized. Pleural effusion was persisted although our management. , Subsequent chest computed tomography and MR angiography made the diagnosis of extralobar pulmonary sequestration. After removal of the sequestrated lung, his pleural effusion was subsided. Pleural effusion associated with extralobar pulmonary sequestration may be fatal and should be included in the differential diagnosis of neonatal pleural effusion.