Publications by authors named "Meng-Shu Cao"
Stress cardiomyopathy is a major clinical complication after severe burn. Multiple upstream initiators have been identified; however, the downstream targets are not fully understood. This study assessed the role of the plasma membrane in this process and its relationship with the protease μ-calpain and tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The prognosis of acute exacerbation of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (AE-IPF) is very poor with a high mortality. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical features and survival of patients with AE-IPF with usual pulmonary fibrosis (UIP) and possible UIP (P-UIP) pattern on chest high resolution computed tomography (HRCT).
Methods: This retrospective study included 107 patients with AE-IPF admitted to Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital from January 2010 to December 2016.
Backgrounds: Hypersensitivity pneumonitis (HP) is an immune-mediated interstitial lung disease (ILD) that develops in response to the inhalation of various antigens. The clinical pathologies are very complex and undetermined. The clinical features and outcomes of HP have not been fully elucidated.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Acute fibrinous and organizing pneumonia (AFOP) is a unique pathological entity with intra-alveolar fibrin in the form of "fibrin balls" and organizing pneumonia. It was divided into rare idiopathic interstitial pneumonia according to the classification notified by American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society in 2013. As a rare pathological entity, it is still not well known and recognized by clinicians.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Primary natural killer/T cell lymphoma of the lung: two cases report and clinical analysis].
Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi
February 2008
Article Synopsis
- The objective of the study is to describe the clinical and pathological aspects of primary NK/T cell lymphoma in the lung, focusing on two reported cases along with a literature review.
- Most patients exhibited symptoms like fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, with imaging showing nodules and pleural effusions, all often without typical lymph node swelling; Ebstein-Barr virus was found in some cases.
- The study concluded that although rare, this type of lymphoma should be considered in patients with lung-related symptoms that don't improve with antibiotics, especially if accompanied by low white blood cell counts and high LDH levels.