Publications by authors named "Anjana Razik"
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- Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) is a rare, non-cancerous condition primarily marked by swollen lymph nodes and skin issues, due to histiocyte infiltration.
- A case study details an Afro-Caribbean male in his 50s with RDD who experienced significant weight loss and respiratory symptoms, and imaging revealed complications like pleural effusion and bone lesions.
- Tissue analysis confirmed RDD, leading to treatment with interferon and procedures to manage fluid buildup, highlighting the critical need for accurate diagnosis to prevent incorrect treatment plans.*
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- Eosinophilic pneumonia is a rare lung condition where eosinophils (a type of white blood cell) infiltrate the lungs, leading to respiratory issues.
- A case study of a 51-year-old woman with a history of lichen sclerosus showed symptoms like fever and shortness of breath; antibiotics failed to help, leading to the discovery of eosinophilia.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through bronchoscopy, and treatment with prednisolone led to improvement, highlighting the need to consider this condition in similar cases.
Anti-glomerular basement membrane (GBM) disease or Goodpasture syndrome is a rare disorder characterized by anti-GBM autoantibodies targeting the type 4 collagen of the basement membrane, resulting in rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis with or without alveolar hemorrhage. Pulmonary manifestations are less common in the elderly. Isolated pulmonary manifestations are rare in all age groups, and even more so in the elderly.
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