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Lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma of the lung: an unusual case and literature review.

Case reports in pulmonology

Huang YC, Hsueh C, Ho SY, Liao CY.
PMID: 24288644
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2013;2013:143405. doi: 10.1155/2013/143405. Epub 2013 Oct 30.

We described a case of lymphoepithelioma-like carcinoma (LELC) of the lung of a 65-year-old man with initial symptoms of intermittent chest pain and mild shortness of breath for 2 weeks. A right-lung mass was noted on chest computed tomography...

Endobronchial Cartilage Rupture: A Rare Cause of Lobar Collapse.

Case reports in pulmonology

Dasa O, Siddiqui N, Ruzieh M, Javaid T.
PMID: 27525149
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2016;2016:8178129. doi: 10.1155/2016/8178129. Epub 2016 Jul 25.

Endobronchial cartilage rupture is a rare clinical condition, which can present in patients with severe emphysema with sudden onset shortness of breath. We present a case of a 62-year-old male who presented to our emergency department with sudden onset...

Biphasic Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Masquerading as a Primary Skeletal Tumor.

Case reports in pulmonology

Gleason JB, Tashtoush B, Diacovo MJ.
PMID: 27660729
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2016;2016:7560929. doi: 10.1155/2016/7560929. Epub 2016 Aug 31.

Biphasic malignant pleural mesothelioma is a rare malignant tumor, usually presenting as a pleural-based mass in a patient with history of chronic asbestos exposure. We herein report a case of a 41-year-old man who presented with chest pain and...

Mediastinal Mature Teratoma Revealed by Empyema.

Case reports in pulmonology

Raoufi M, Herrak L, Benali A, Achaachi L, El Ftouh M, Bellarbi S, Tilfine C, Taouarsa F.
PMID: 27144046
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2016;2016:7869476. doi: 10.1155/2016/7869476. Epub 2016 Apr 07.

Teratomas are germ cell tumors, manifested with a great variety of clinical features; the most common extragonadal site is the anterior mediastinum. In this case, we report the patient with a large mature mediastinal teratoma with several components of...

Severe Respiratory Distress in a Child with Pulmonary Idiopathic Hemosiderosis Initially Presenting with Iron-Deficiency Anemia.

Case reports in pulmonology

Potalivo A, Finessi L, Facondini F, Lupo A, Andreoni C, Giuliani G, Cavicchi C.
PMID: 26634166
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2015;2015:876904. doi: 10.1155/2015/876904. Epub 2015 Nov 08.

Idiopathic pulmonary hemosiderosis (IPH) is a rare cause of alveolar hemorrhage in children but should be considered in children with anemia of unknown origin who develop respiratory complications. It is commonly characterized by the triad of recurrent hemoptysis, diffuse...

Perioperative Identification of an Accessory Fissure of the Right Lung.

Case reports in pulmonology

Taverne Y, Kleinrensink GJ, de Rooij P.
PMID: 26185701
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2015;2015:954769. doi: 10.1155/2015/954769. Epub 2015 Jun 22.

Anatomical variations of lungs are common in clinical practice; however, they are sometimes overlooked in routine imaging. Surgical anatomy of the lung is complex and many variations are known to occur. A defective pulmonary development gives rise to variations...

Pleural mycobacterium avium complex infection in an immunocompetent female with no risk factors.

Case reports in pulmonology

Manglani RP, Khaja M, Hennessey K, Kennedy O.
PMID: 25793135
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2015;2015:760614. doi: 10.1155/2015/760614. Epub 2015 Feb 22.

Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) infections rarely affect the pleura, accounting for 5-15% of pulmonary MAC. We report a case of MAC pleural effusion in an otherwise immunocompetent young patient. A 37-year-old healthy female with no past medical history was...

An unusual case of pulmonary nocardiosis in immunocompetent patient.

Case reports in pulmonology

Yaşar Z, Acat M, Onaran H, Ozgül MA, Fener N, Talay F, Cetinkaya E.
PMID: 25506020
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2014;2014:963482. doi: 10.1155/2014/963482. Epub 2014 Nov 17.

Pulmonary nocardiosis is a subacute or chronic necrotizing pneumonia caused by aerobic actinomycetes of the genus Nocardia and rare in immune-competent patients. A 35-year-old male, who had treated with antituberculosis drugs, presented with cough, dyspnea, and expectoration with episodes...

Vocal cord dysfunction: a frequently forgotten entity.

Case reports in pulmonology

Campainha S, Ribeiro C, Guimarães M, Lima R.
PMID: 23024876
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2012;2012:525493. doi: 10.1155/2012/525493. Epub 2012 Sep 16.

Vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) is a disorder characterized by unintentional paradoxical adduction of the vocal cords, resulting in episodic shortness of breath, wheezing and stridor. Due to its clinical presentation, this entity is frequently mistaken for asthma. The diagnosis...

An unusual transudative pleural effusion succeeded by pulmonary and brain edema and death.

Case reports in pulmonology

Mortazavimoghaddam SG, Riasi HR.
PMID: 22934227
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2012;2012:896409. doi: 10.1155/2012/896409. Epub 2012 Mar 28.

Here we report a 22-year old woman with massive and bilateral transudative effusion succeeded by pulmonary edema and brain edema and death. Investigations for systemic disorders were negative. Exacerbation of dyspnea after intravenous fluid infusion was a main problem....

Severe Emphysema Treated by Endoscopic Bronchial Volume Reduction with Lung Sealant (AeriSeal).

Case reports in pulmonology

Falkenstern-Ge RF, Ingerl H, Kohlhäufl M.
PMID: 23710404
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2013;2013:361391. doi: 10.1155/2013/361391. Epub 2013 Apr 23.

Endoscopic lung volume reduction using lung sealant is a very new and innovative treatment option for patients with severe progressive and irreversible lung emphysema. A 55-year-old ex-smoker (60 pack years) referred to our center because of severe lung emphysema...

Night Sweats as a Prominent Symptom of a Patient Presenting with Pulmonary Embolism.

Case reports in pulmonology

Feher A, Muhsin SA, Maw AM.
PMID: 26078907
Case Rep Pulmonol. 2015;2015:841272. doi: 10.1155/2015/841272. Epub 2015 May 11.

Pulmonary embolism is a common, potentially fatal disease. Making the correct diagnosis early can significantly reduce mortality and morbidity. We report the first case of drenching night sweats as one of the presenting symptoms of submassive pulmonary embolism. One...

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