Learn About Lung Agenesis

What is the definition of Lung Agenesis?
A rare, non-syndromic respiratory or mediastinal malformation characterized by unilateral complete absence of lung tissue, bronchi, and pulmonary vessels. It may be isolated or associated with congenital malformations, most commonly with heart anomalies. Presentation is highly variable including airway narrowing, stridor, respiratory distress, recurrent respiratory tract infections, and pulmonary hypertension.
What are the alternative names for Lung Agenesis?
  • Lung agenesis
  • Congenital lung agenesis
  • Pulmonary agenesis
  • Unilateral lobar pulmonary agenesis
  • Unilateral lung agenesis
Who are the top Lung Agenesis Local Doctors?
Elite in Lung Agenesis
Elite in Lung Agenesis
Okayama, JP 

Toshiaki Takahashi practices in Okayama, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), EGFR Positive Lung Cancer, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

Advanced in Lung Agenesis
Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics | Neonatology
Advanced in Lung Agenesis
Obstetrics and Gynecology | Medical Genetics | Neonatology

Ucsf Medical Group Business Services

400 Parnassus Ave, A887, 
San Francisco, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English

Mary Norton is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist and a Medical Genetics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Norton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. Her top areas of expertise are Fetal Edema, Hydrops Fetalis, Alpha Thalassemia, and Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn.

 
 
 
 
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Experienced in Lung Agenesis
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Experienced in Lung Agenesis
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

Uc Regents

101 The City Dr S, 
Orange, CA 
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
Accepting New Patients

Jose Contreras is a Pulmonary Medicine specialist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Orange, California. Dr. Contreras is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Pneumonia, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Acquired Tracheomalacia. Dr. Contreras is currently accepting new patients.

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Published Date: May 02, 2022
Published By: Genetic and Rare Diseases Informnation Center