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Low-dose dasatinib-induced chylothorax, pulmonary hypertension, and pericardial effusion in a patient with chronic myeloid leukemia: A case report and literature review.
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Division of Hematology/Oncology, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan.
Rationale: Chylothorax is a rare adverse effect that is associated with dasatinib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor administered for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) treatment. Most reported cases have described standard dosing. In this case report, we described a 43-year-old male patient with CML who developed chylothorax after 4 years of low-dose dasatinib therapy.
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Department of Respiratory Medicine, Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, UK.
Malignant pleural effusion (MPE) is a common complication of malignancy and is regularly seen on the general medicine take. Diagnosis of MPE is indicative of advanced or metastatic disease and carries a poor prognosis, with median survival ranging from 3 to 12 months. Despite recent advancements in systemic anti-cancer treatment, the goal of management in MPE remains the palliation of symptoms.
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Department of Gastroenterology, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University, Jiangxi, China.
Rationale: Pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) is an infrequent etiology of pleural effusion, characterized by nonspecific thoracic symptoms, which often leads to misdiagnosis and subsequent severe complications. Consequently, early diagnosis is crucial for effective management and the prevention of adverse outcomes. This report presents a rare case of PPF causing bilateral pleural effusions, aiming to enhance clinical recognition of this condition.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPleural carcinoid diagnosed via video-assisted thoracoscopy biopsies in a patient with recurrent unilateral pleural effusion at St. Francis hospital Nsambya: a case report.
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Background: Pulmonary carcinoids are rare neuroendocrine tumors accounting for less than 1% of all lung cancers. They are classified into two subcategories; typical and atypical carcinoids with the latter tending to grow faster. Historically, open thoracotomy was the standard approach for pulmonary resection.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF[Diaphragmatic Plication and Pleuroperitoneal Shunt Placement for Refractory Pleural Effusion After Cardiac Surgery:Report of a Case].
Kyobu Geka
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Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Saga-ken Medical Centre Koseikan, Saga, Japan.
When respiratory failure occurs due to intractable pleural effusion, frequent thoracentesis is necessary. We herein report a patient who underwent diaphragmoplasty and pleuroperitoneal shunt for refractory pleural effusion after cardiac surgery. The patient was an 82-year-old man with a history of tricuspid valve replacement for tricuspid regurgitation 9-years ago.
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