Publications by authors named "Anne-Marie Ionescu"
Diffuse idiopathic pulmonary neuroendocrine cell hyperplasia (DIPNECH) is a rare but important condition to consider when investigating a patient with suspected thoracic malignancy. There is very little known about DIPNECH and it is considered to be a precursor to carcinoid tumour of the lung. This case report aims to increase awareness of this largely unknown and rare condition and to better improve its consideration as a differential diagnosis in patients who remain unresponsive to conventional treatment.
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- * A case study highlights an ex-soldier who experienced ongoing pedal pain and decreased function 20 years after NFCI. After receiving an Iloprost infusion, he initially reported relief, but symptoms returned after 4 weeks, leading to a second infusion with worsening pain.
- * The discussion emphasizes the challenges physicians face in treating NFCI and suggests that while Iloprost may offer some benefits, careful counseling is necessary, as there is a risk that symptoms could worsen after treatment.
Birds of a feather: an uncommon cause of pneumonia and meningoencephalitis.
BMJ Case Rep
September 2016
A 61-year-old man was admitted with a 1-week history of influenza-like symptoms during a period of increased influenza virus activity. He soon developed type 2 respiratory failure and became increasingly drowsy. He later suffered a convulsive episode in the intensive care unit (ICU) which self-terminated.
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