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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
Toshiaki A. Takahashi
Elite in Lung Agenesis
Toshiaki A. Takahashi
Tokyo, JP 

Toshiaki Takahashi practices in Tokyo, Japan. Mr. Takahashi is rated as an Elite expert by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Diaphragmatic Hernia, Osteotomy, and Appendectomy.

Experienced in Lung Agenesis
Dr. Jose B. Contreras
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine
Experienced in Lung Agenesis
Dr. Jose B. Contreras
Pulmonary Medicine | Intensive Care Medicine | Sleep Medicine

Uc Regents

101 The City Dr S, 
Orange, CA 
714-456-7002
Languages Spoken:
English, Spanish
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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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Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Dr. Rodrigo M. Ruano
Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
Distinguished in Lung Agenesis
Dr. Rodrigo M. Ruano
Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology

University Of Miami

1150 Nw 14th St, 507 Pac, 
Miami, FL 
305-689-5413
Languages Spoken:
English, French, Portuguese, Spanish
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Accepting New Patients

Rodrigo Ruano is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist in Miami, Florida. Dr. Ruano is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lung Agenesis. His top areas of expertise are Diaphragmatic Hernia, Hernia, Lung Agenesis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ruano is currently accepting new patients.

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