complex (MAC) pulmonary disease presents significant therapeutic challenges in respiratory medicine. While amikacin liposome inhalation suspension (ALIS) has emerged as a promising option for treatment-refractory cases, some patients continue to show persistence of infection. We report a case of a 64-year-old male with MAC pulmonary disease who demonstrated a remarkable clinical response to sitafloxacin (STFX) after failing both guideline-based therapy and subsequent ALIS treatment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEpiglottitis is a critical infection that can result in upper airway obstruction. While bacterial infections are the most common cause of acute epiglottitis, Candida epiglottitis remains relatively rare. We report a case involving an 82-year-old male undergoing chemotherapy for small cell lung cancer.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAbdominal pseudohernia is a condition characterized by the protrusion of abdominal viscera through a weakened area of the abdominal wall without a hernia sac. Various causes, including spinal disorders and trauma, can lead to this condition; however, the most common cause is reported to be herpes zoster. We present a rare case of spontaneous resolution of abdominal pseudohernia following lung cancer surgery.
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