Congenital lobar emphysema
Congenital lobar emphysema
Definition
Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a respiratory abnormality characterized by respiratory distress due to hyperinflation of one or more affected lobes of the lung.
Also known as CLE, congenital lobar hyperinflation, Emphysema, Congenital Lobar, infantile lobar hyperinflation — per MONDO
Also identified as
- MESH C535735 per MONDO
- NCIT C98895 per MONDO
- OMIM 130710 per MONDO
- Orphanet 1928 per MONDO
- SCTID 66987001 per MONDO
- UMLS C0265797 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Lungs | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Lungs | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Respiratory system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |