Giant pulmonary bulla causing respiratory compromise in a very low‐birthweight infant

Abstract

Abstract Acquired cystic lung disease in premature infants is a serious respiratory complication, and pulmonary interstitial emphysema (PIE) has been widely reported. We report a rare case of giant pulmonary bulla in an infant treated with bullectomy where chest computed tomography was useful in directing treatment.

Keywords

• acquired cystic lung disease
• giant pulmonary bulla
• pulmonary interstitial emphysema
• very low‐birthweight infant