Publications by authors named "Spurthy Padmanabha"

Adenoid cystic carcinoma (ACC) is a rare type of tumor that usually originates from minor salivary glands in the oral cavity. ACC of the larynx is even rare. This case study describes a 36-year-old non-smoking male farmer who initially presented with dyspnea and was misdiagnosed with bronchial asthma.

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Aspergilloma also known as fungal ball or mycetoma, is a saprophytic mycotic infection caused by species which usually colonizes pre-existing cavitary or cystic lesions in the lung. Here, we have a rare case of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) with bilateral bronchiectasis complicated by aspergilloma. Although the existence of aspergilloma is common in pre-existing lung cavities, its coexistence in patients with IPF is a rarity, and the incidence of such cases in the literature remains sparse.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Mechanical ventilation and intubation can lead to airway damage, causing excessive mucus production and increasing the risk of respiratory failure after patients are extubated.
  • - Excess mucus may block airways and cause lung collapse, requiring additional support measures like oxygen therapy or, in rare cases, reintubation.
  • - The study highlights the importance of chest physiotherapy techniques, such as percussion and positioning, as well as bronchoscopy for clearing mucus and preventing lung collapse in postoperative patients.
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Here, we report a case of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma in a 21-year-old man who presented with symptoms of gastric discomfort, hematemesis, breathlessness, dry cough, chest pain, loss of appetite, and weight loss. He had a history of pleural effusion and was previously diagnosed with tuberculosis. Further investigations revealed a mediastinal mass.

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