Disseminated cryptococcosis with caverno-oesophageal fistula in a case of idiopathic CD4+ T-lymphocytopenia.

Idiopathic CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia is a rare immunodeficiency disorder characterised by significantly low absolute CD4 lymphocytes in absence of any viral infections. We present a case of Disseminated Cryptococcosis with Caverno- Oesophageal Fistula in a case of Idiopathic CD4+ T-Lymphocytopenia. 29 year old lady was referred to Institute in view of lung mass not responding to anti-TB treatment.

Bronchoscopy in pulmonary hydatidosis: retrospective analysis.

The diagnosis of unruptured pulmonary hydatidosis is based on classical radiologic features. However, ruptured or complicated hydatid cysts alter the radiologic signs and lead to delayed or incorrect diagnosis. The role of flexible bronchoscopy was assessed as a diagnostic tool in the evaluation in such cases.

Beta(2)-adrenergic receptor polymorphisms and response to salbutamol among Indian asthmatics*.

Introduction: The beta(2)-adrenergic receptor (beta(2)AR or ADRbeta(2)) is the target for beta(2)-agonist drugs used for bronchodilation in asthma and other respiratory diseases. The aim of this study was to identify common single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) and haplotypes in asthmatics and healthy individuals from an Indian population, and determine the influence of beta(2)AR SNPs in responsiveness to beta(2)-agonist therapy in asthma patients.

Methods: Ten variable SNP sites within a span of 2.