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Primary Subglottic Laryngeal Tuberculosis Mimicking as Malignancy: A rare case Report.
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- Primary laryngeal tuberculosis is rare, with less than 1% incidence, while secondary laryngeal TB is more common and typically originates from the lungs.
- The case described involves a 31-year-old woman with persistent throat irritation, hoarseness, and mild respiratory issues, ultimately diagnosed with primary subglottic tuberculosis.
- This case is noteworthy due to the rarity of primary laryngeal TB, which can sometimes be mistaken for cancer.*
Unusual Airway Foreign Bodies in Children: Demographics and Management.
J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
August 2024
Department of Pediatric Surgery, St. Johns Medical College and Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
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- The study aimed to analyze the demographics and management of unusual airway foreign bodies (UAFBs) in children over a 20-year period.
- Out of 531 children who underwent bronchoscopic removal, 74 had UAFBs like pen caps, whistles, and glass bangles, with most cases involving children under 5 and presenting symptoms like cough and respiratory distress.
- The findings indicated that UAFBs in children are relatively common, primarily affecting boys, with the left bronchus being the most frequent site of impaction and bronchoscopic retrieval showing a favorable outcome despite some challenges.
A Rare Case of Tracheal Lipoma in Puerto Rico: Presentation and Management of a Patient With Longstanding Respiratory Complaints.
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August 2024
Department of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, University of Puerto Rico, Medical Sciences Campus, San Juan, PRI.
Tracheal lipomas, though exceedingly rare among benign tracheal masses, present unique diagnostic and management challenges due to their unusual clinical course. This case report documents the presentation and surgical management of a 56-year-old male with a tracheal lipoma, a first documented case in Puerto Rico. The patient presented with progressive dyspnea and stridor, initially misdiagnosed and treated as asthma exacerbations.
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July 2024
Cancer Research Center, Tishreen University Hospital, GRF3+R8F, Latakia 2230, Syria.
Hydatidosis is a zoonotic parasitic disease caused by the cystic stage of Echinococcus species. Intrathoracic extrapulmonary hydatid cysts causing eventration are very rare. Here, we report a case of a 62-year-old female who presented with chest pain, intermittent coughing, general weakness, and fever.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFRetropharyngeal abscess with mediastinal extension - A mausoleum of mumps: A case report.
IDCases
June 2024
Team Erevnites, India.
Introduction: Retropharyngeal abscess is a fatal infection that is uncommon, yet serious, especially in young children below 5 years. Oropharyngeal infections, in particular, can cause it as a complication of upper respiratory infections. They can also lead to respiratory depression and acute upper airway blockage and other complications.
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