Lipoid pneumonia induced by aspiration of liquid paraffin.

Introduction: This case report describes a case of exogenous lipoid pneumonia (ELP) resulting from the inhalation of a lipoid substance. Lipoid pneumonia, also known as cholesterol pneumonia or golden pneumonia, is an uncommon inflammatory lung disease characterized by the presence of lipid-laden macrophages in the alveolar walls and lung interstitial tissue. Exogenous lipoid pneumonia occurs when substances containing lipids enter the airways through aspiration or inhalation, triggering an inflammatory response.

Difficulties in the treatment of recurring diffuse alveolar hemorrhage accompanying primary antiphospholipid syndrome: a case report and literature review.

Pulmonary embolism is the most common pulmonary manifestation of primary antiphospholipid syndrome (PAPS). However, PAPS may manifest in the respiratory system also due to non-thrombotic processes. In the following paper we present a case of PAPS-related diffuse alveolar hemorrhage (DAH).

Serial Lung Ultrasonography to Monitor Patient With Diffuse Alveolar Hemorhage.

Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage (DAH) leads to acute respiratory failure. This is why it requires rapid diagnosis and implementation of appropriate treatment. The standard diagnosis of a patient with DAH includes laboratory tests, diagnostic imagining (X-ray of the chest, high-resolution computed tomography), and bronchoscopy with bronchoalveolar lavage.

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica—case report and literature review.

Tracheobronchopathia osteochondroplastica (TBO) is a rare disease of unknown etiology characterised by a formation of multiple, cartilaginous and osteocartilaginous submucosal nodules in the trachea and major bronchi. The course of the disease is usually benign but the narrowing of the respiratory tract can lead to chronic non-specific clinical symptoms. We present a case of a 50-year old man with chronic exertional dyspnoea and stenosis of the trachea visible in imaging tests, in whom the symptoms were caused by TBO.

Transthoracic lung ultrasonography in pulmonary alveolar proteinosis - case report.

A pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP) is a rare disease characterized by an accumulation of surfactant components in lung alveoli. In diagnosis and monitoring of the disease high resolution computed tomography (HRCT) is usually used. Unfortunately, repeated exposure to CT scanning may be associated with an increased risk of radiation.

Cellular composition of induced sputum in sarcoidosis.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cellular composition of induced sputum (IS) in sarcoidosis and its role in assessing the disease activity. The safety of the procedure was also determined.

Material And Methods: Sputum induction by inhalation of hypertonic saline was performed.

The osteocalcin gene rs1800247 polymorphism in Kashubian population.

Osteocalcin is the most important noncollagenous protein component of the bone. Polymorphisms of osteocalcin gene were reported to be associated with bone mineral density. However, this relation was only confirmed in some populations.

[Pulmonary actinomycosis - a case report].

Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare disease caused by Actinomyces sp. Its symptoms and radiological findings are not characteristic, so the diagnosis might be difficult to establish. We report a case of a 59 year old male, who developed bronchopulmonary Actinomycosis due to poor dental hygiene.

[Invasive aspergillosis of the paranasal sinuses, lung and brain].

A case of invasive aspergillosis (IA) of paranasal sinuses, lung and brain with a fulminant fatal outcome is reported. A 43-year-old man with a history of skin carcinoma of the nasal region and a course of systemic corticosteroids, presented with symptoms of lung infection. Aspergillus fumigatus was cultured from respiratory and nasal samples.

[Isolated sarcoidosis of upper respiratory tract--a description of 2 cases].

Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease of unknown etiology. In sarcoidosis almost all organs can be involved but the disease most often affects the lungs and intrathoracic lymph nodes. Isolated extrapulmonary organs involvement occurs very seldom.

[The effects of pulmonary rehabilitation on the quality of life in patients with COPD].

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a leading cause of morbidity, hospitalization and disability among lung diseases. Its chronic, progressive nature and acute exacerbations influence the quality and expectancy of life of COPD patients. The pulmonary rehabilitation is a basic non-pharmacological intervention in COPD and its role is increasing in recent years.

[Analysis of deaths caused by obstructive pulmonary diseases in Pomerania province in 2001-2004].

Introduction: Lung diseases, especially COPD, are one of the leading causes of death. The aim of the study was to assess mortality caused by COPD, asthma and cor pulmonale in the years 2001-2004 in the Pomerania province.

Material And Methods: Death certificates of patients who died of asthma, COPD or cor pulmonale registered in Regional Health Centre were analyzed.

[Anti neutrophil cytoplasmatic antibodies-positive vasculitis as a complication of hyperthyreosis treatment with propylthiouracil].

This paper describes a patient treated for 12 months with propylthiouracil for multinodular toxic goiter who developed vasculitis. The clinical picture consisted of nasal septal necrosis, pulmonary infiltrations and skin rash. Patient's serum were positive for anti neutrophil cytoplasmatic antibodies (c-ANCA).

[Assessment of hemoptysis etiology among patients hospitalized in Pneumonology Departament of Medical University of Gdańsk in the years 1998-2002].

A retrospective analysis of 3400 clinical records of patients hospitalized in Pneumonology Department of Medical University of Gdańsk between 1998-2002 year was performed. 431 (12,7%) of them was admitted to hospital because of hemoptysis. The cause of hemoptysis was determined in 380 (82,2%) cases.

[Sarcoidosis--clinical features, diagnosis and treatment].

Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disorder of unknown aetiology. Pathologically it is characterized by the presence of non-caseating epithelioid-cell granulomas in the lungs, intrathoracic lymph nodes and other affected organs. The clinical course of sarcoidosis is widely variable, ranging from asymptomatic but abnormal findings in chest radiography to progressive multiorgan disease, which leads to fibrosis with organ failure and functional impairment.

[Addison's diseases caused by adrenal tuberculosis--case report].

A case of adrenal tuberculosis with acute Addison's disease is described. The disease manifested acute as suprarenal crisis. Metastatic and autoimmunological (antisuprarenal antibodies were not found) etiology was excluded.