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Congenital lobar emphysema

MeSH: C535735ORPHA: 1928

Contents

  1. 1. Overview
  2. 2. Available Treatments
  3. 3. Clinical Presentation
  4. 4. Classification & Codes

Overview

Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a respiratory abnormality characterized by respiratory distress due to hyperinflation of one or more affected lobes of the lung

Available Treatments (0)

No treatments linked yet

Clinical trials or compassionate use may be available — consult a specialist.

Clinical Presentation

Signs and symptoms associated with Congenital lobar emphysema, sourced from HPO and Orphanet clinical annotations.

EmphysemaRespiratory distressCyanosisTachycardiaDyspneaAbnormality of immune system physiologyWheezingMediastinal shiftFailure to thriveAsymmetry of the thoraxFeeding difficultiesAbnormal cardiovascular system morphologyAtelectasis

Classification & Codes

MeSH Code

C535735

Orphanet Code

ORPHA:1928
Congenital lobar emphysema
MeSHC535735
OrphanetORPHA:1928
Treatments0 drug(s)
Symptoms on record13 signs
Statuspublished
Factual Authority
Last Updated3/20/2026
Clinical DataHPO · Orphanet
Drug DataFDA · EMA · CDSCO