Publications by authors named "Caterina Piccioli"
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and sarcoidosis are two distinct clinical entities with different aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms and chest imaging. A number of papers have reported an overlap of the two diseases and have suggested the existence of a distinct phenotype defined as combined sarcoidosis and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (CSIPF). We used the scoping review protocol to review the literature on CSIPF.
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- Gorham-Stout Disease (GSD) is a rare lymphatic disorder affecting mainly children and young adults, characterized by bone lesions and abnormal lymphatic vessel growth.
- The condition can lead to serious complications like respiratory failure due to fluid accumulation in the chest (chylothorax) and poses a high mortality risk.
- The case report discusses a young woman's severe GSD during pregnancy and the complex management strategies used, aiming to enhance understanding and treatment of this rare disease.