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Case Rep Infect Dis
November 2024
Department of General Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Tropical Medicine, University Hospital Antwerp, Antwerp, Belgium.
is a rare human opportunistic pathogen that has been increasingly reported in recent decades. It mainly affects immunosuppressed patients, and in particular human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, where it typically presents as cavitary pneumonia. Early treatment with combined and effective antimicrobials and antiretroviral therapy after prompt diagnosis is essential to ensure an optimal outcome.
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September 2024
Department of Radiology, Thoracic Imaging, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.
Osteosarcoma, a primary bone malignancy in children and adolescents, frequently metastasizes to the lungs, contributing significantly to morbidity and mortality. At diagnosis, 15-20% of patients present with detectable lung metastases. Chest computed tomography (CT) is vital for the early detection and monitoring of these metastases.
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August 2024
Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, BronxCare Health System, New York, USA.
Cavitary lung lesions pose a formidable diagnostic challenge due to their multifaceted etiologies. While tuberculosis and other prevalent pathogens typically dominate discussions, instances of community-acquired () pneumonia leading to cavitation in immunocompetent individuals remain exceptionally rare. Herein, we present a compelling case of such pneumonia in a 61-year-old man with a past medical history of hypertension and coronary artery disease who presented with cough, chest pain, and subjective fever.
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July 2024
Department of Internal Medicine, Tubas Turkish Governmental Hospital, Tubas, PSE.
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL), a lymphoid neoplasm characterized by the presence of Reed-Sternberg cells, often presents with painless lymphadenopathy and systemic symptoms. This case report details the diagnostic journey of a 27-year-old non-smoker female with chronic respiratory symptoms, including persistent cough, hemoptysis, and weight loss over two years. Despite multiple treatments for presumed infections and extensive diagnostic procedures, the correct diagnosis of HL was delayed due to atypical pulmonary manifestations, notably necrotizing pneumonia and multiple cavitary lung lesions.
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May 2024
Department of Emergency Medicine Hamad Medical Corporation Doha Qatar.
Septic pulmonary embolism (SPE) can originate from unusual sources like small boils, warranting consideration of diverse etiologies in respiratory distress. Prompt diagnosis, tailored antibiotics, and vigilant complication management optimize outcomes. Early recognition and treatment of minor infections, especially in diabetes are crucial.
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