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View article: The role of Cryo-EBUS in the diagnosis of mediastinal granulomatous diseases – A single centre experience
The role of Cryo-EBUS in the diagnosis of mediastinal granulomatous diseases – A single centre experience Open
View article: A rare case of mesalamine-induced eosinophilic pleural effusion
A rare case of mesalamine-induced eosinophilic pleural effusion Open
We present a very rare case of a 47-year-old man with a history of ulcerative colitis (UC), referred to as a case of an undiagnosed bilateral pleural effusion. His chest X-ray and subsequent CT (computerized tomography) thorax showed bilat…
View article: Unraveling the Enigma: Pulmonary Infarction, Lung Cavitation, and Hypercalcemia Induced by Parathyroid Adenoma
Unraveling the Enigma: Pulmonary Infarction, Lung Cavitation, and Hypercalcemia Induced by Parathyroid Adenoma Open
large right upper lobe cavity (Fig. 1).There was also a suspected right pulmonary artery thrombus.He had shown no improvement with broad-spectrum antibiotics (piperacillin + tazobactam and clarithromycin); hence, he was referred to a highe…
View article: Rare Myocarditis Following Acute Metapneumovirus Infection
Rare Myocarditis Following Acute Metapneumovirus Infection Open
He was managed in the critical care unit on nasal prongs oxygen of 5 L/minute where he had a worsening respiratory pattern.He was shifted to noninvasive ventilation support, and inotropes and diuretics were started.In view of suspicion of …
View article: Bilateral pneumothorax in COVID recovery
Bilateral pneumothorax in COVID recovery Open
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection leading to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) mainly affects the lungs leading to complications of acute lung injury. Pneumothorax has been observed as a complication …
View article: Endobronchial inflammatory polyps
Endobronchial inflammatory polyps Open
Endobronchial inflammatory polyps are one of the rarest benign bronchial tumors. Tumors of benign etiology are even rare. Inflammatory bronchial polyps are frequently solitary although rarely can be multifocal. We are presenting a rare cas…
View article: Primary pituitary tuberculosis
Primary pituitary tuberculosis Open
Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that has been a cause of major public health issue for centuries. The disease typically affects the lungs but can also affect other sites.[1] Primary pituitary tuberculosis is an extremely rare disease…
View article: Primary calvarial tubercular osteomyelitic abscess presenting as scalp swelling—a rare case
Primary calvarial tubercular osteomyelitic abscess presenting as scalp swelling—a rare case Open
Tuberculosis (TB) is a well-known endemic problem in India. Skeletal tuberculosis constitutes about 1% incidence of all cases of tuberculosis, however, tuberculosis involving the skull bones is very uncommon even in endemic areas like Indi…
View article: Secondary infections modify the overall course of hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a retrospective study from a network of hospitals across North India
Secondary infections modify the overall course of hospitalized patients with COVID-19: a retrospective study from a network of hospitals across North India Open
View article: Oesophageal intramural <scp>pseudodiverticulosis</scp> presenting as <scp>non‐resolving</scp> pneumonia: A sinister cause diagnosed by <scp>EUS‐B‐FNA</scp>
Oesophageal intramural <span>pseudodiverticulosis</span> presenting as <span>non‐resolving</span> pneumonia: A sinister cause diagnosed by <span>EUS‐B‐FNA</span> Open
We report a case of an oesophageal intramural pseudodiverticulosis leading to a mediastinal collection caused by Candida glabrata presenting as a non‐resolving pneumonia and mimicking an oesophageal mass. The patient was a 60‐year‐old diab…
View article: Secondary infections modify the overall course of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study from a network of hospitals across North India
Secondary infections modify the overall course of hospitalized COVID-19 patients: A retrospective study from a network of hospitals across North India Open
Introduction SARS-CoV-2 infection increases the risk of secondary bacterial and fungal infections and contributes to adverse outcomes. The present study was undertaken to get better insights into the extent of secondary bacterial and funga…
View article: Differentials in the characteristics of COVID-19 cases in Wave-1 and Wave-2 admitted to a network of hospitals in North India
Differentials in the characteristics of COVID-19 cases in Wave-1 and Wave-2 admitted to a network of hospitals in North India Open
Second wave of COVID-19 pandemic in India came with unexpected quick speed and intensity, creating an acute shortage of beds, ventilators, and oxygen at the peak of occurrence. This may have been partly caused by emergence of new variant d…
View article: A Rare Case of COVID-19 Infection Presenting as Massive Pericardial Effusion in Young Adult
A Rare Case of COVID-19 Infection Presenting as Massive Pericardial Effusion in Young Adult Open
Novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has emerged as a rapidly spreading viral illness throughout the world. Majority of patients develop pulmonary manifestations. Involvement of extrapulmonary site is rare. We here present a rare case…
View article: Pulmonary cryptococcosis presenting as miliary tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient
Pulmonary cryptococcosis presenting as miliary tuberculosis in an immunocompetent patient Open
Pulmonary Cryptococcosis is a rare and difficult to diagnose entity. It has been found to be associated with immunocompromised patients. Pulmonary Cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient is extremely rare condition. A high degree of s…
View article: Concurrent massive hemoptysis and acute pulmonary embolism: A therapeutic dilemma
Concurrent massive hemoptysis and acute pulmonary embolism: A therapeutic dilemma Open
View article: Qualitative role of endobronchial elastography with endobronchial ultrasound in differentiating malignant and benign lesions: a retrospective single-center study from India
Qualitative role of endobronchial elastography with endobronchial ultrasound in differentiating malignant and benign lesions: a retrospective single-center study from India Open
Background Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) is useful in guiding needle biopsy of mediastinal lesions. Sonoelastography in latest generation machines have enabled mapping the elasticity of the lymph nodes (LNs) leading to potentially better…
View article: Haemoptysis: a rare presentation of aortic pseudoaneurysm
Haemoptysis: a rare presentation of aortic pseudoaneurysm Open
Patients with aortic pseudoaneurysm rarely present with the complaints of haemoptysis. So a high index of suspicion is required in patients presenting with haemoptysis. We are presenting here a case of aortic pseudoaneurysm that presented …
View article: Diagnostic and treatment challenges in management of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis
Diagnostic and treatment challenges in management of allergic fungal rhinosinusitis Open
Among infections pertaining to head and neck rhinosinusitis holds a significant position both with regard to the prevalence and morbidity. Allergic fungal rhinosinusitis (AFRS) was initially considered a counterpart of allergic bronchopulm…
View article: A Case Of Pneumomediastinum with Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Patient of Interstitial Lung Disease
A Case Of Pneumomediastinum with Subcutaneous Emphysema in a Patient of Interstitial Lung Disease Open
Pneumomediastinum that occurs because of rupture of alveoli and dissection of air along the fascial planes of the tracheobronchial tree is a rare complication of interstitial lung disease (ILD). Diagnosed by CAT scan, it is usually a self-…