When Foreign Body Aspiration Is Not the Whole Story: An Undiagnosed Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation Mimicking Tension Pneumothorax in an Infant

Clinical Case Reports 2026 Open access

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Authors: Husam İbrahimoğlu, Zeynep S. K. Demir, Elif N. Ayaz, Ayla Gunkizil, Serkan Özsoylu, Ayse N. Deger, İbrahim Uygun
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.72560
Cited by: 1
References: 29

Abstract

Failure to improve after initial management in infants with suspected foreign body aspiration and apparent tension pneumothorax should prompt reconsideration of the diagnosis, including underlying congenital lung anomalies such as CPAM.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Foreign Body Medical Cases Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies Tracheal and airway disorders

Publication details

Journal / source
Clinical Case Reports
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
14
Issue
4
Pages
e72560–e72560
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN