Mediastinal lymphadenopathy
View article: More Than Meets the Eye
More Than Meets the Eye Open
Introduction Sarcoidosis is a heterogenous, multisystem disease that presents with noncaseating granulomas. It commonly affects the lymph nodes and pulmonary system, with 50% of cases having concurrent extrapulmonary involvement. Involveme…
View article: Age-related features of concurrent lung cancer and tuberculosis
Age-related features of concurrent lung cancer and tuberculosis Open
Background. Lung cancer and tuberculosis are among the leading causes of morbidity and mortality, both within the categories of oncological and infectious diseases and among all pathological conditions of the human. Aim. To show the featur…
View article: Paediatric Castleman Disease: Diagnostic Challenges and Lessons from Two Rare Cases
Paediatric Castleman Disease: Diagnostic Challenges and Lessons from Two Rare Cases Open
Castleman disease (CD) is a rare and heterogeneous lymphoproliferative disorder that affects both children and adults, typically presenting in young to middle-aged individuals. It is classified clinically as unicentric Castleman disease (U…
View article: Comparison of PENTAX EB-1970UK and EB19-J10U ultrasound bronchoscopes for EBUS-TBNA in the diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy
Comparison of PENTAX EB-1970UK and EB19-J10U ultrasound bronchoscopes for EBUS-TBNA in the diagnosis of mediastinal lymphadenopathy Open
Background and aim Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is a widely used technique for evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. However, limited data exist regarding the impact of different ultrasound…
View article: Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Imaging and Diagnostic Limitations
Pulmonary Sarcoidosis: Imaging and Diagnostic Limitations Open
Pulmonary sarcoidosis is a multisystemic granulomatous disease with a broad spectrum of pulmonary manifestations, ranging from reversible hilar lymphadenopathy and perilymphatic nodules to irreversible pulmonary fibrosis. The heterogeneity…
View article: Focal lung hyperinflation in an infant: Not always congenital lobar hyperinflation - A case report
Focal lung hyperinflation in an infant: Not always congenital lobar hyperinflation - A case report Open
Lymphobronchial tuberculosis (TB) is particularly common in children and is characterized by tuberculous lymphadenopathy affecting the airways, leading to various radiological findings. Computed tomography (CT) is the preferred imaging mod…
View article: 69 Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis in Nine Patients Diagnosed by Cytology and Culture
69 Disseminated Coccidioidomycosis in Nine Patients Diagnosed by Cytology and Culture Open
Introduction/Objective Coccidioidomycosis is typically a self-limited respiratory infection which may become disseminated especially in immunocompromised individuals. We diagnosed disseminated coccidioidomycosis using cytology in nine pati…
View article: Case Report of a Giant Mediastinal Neurofibroma Misdiagnosed as Massive Pleural Effusion
Case Report of a Giant Mediastinal Neurofibroma Misdiagnosed as Massive Pleural Effusion Open
Mediastinal neurogenic tumors are benign neoplasms commonly found along nerves in the posterior mediastinum, with rare malignant transformation. We report a case of a 36‐year‐old woman admitted to the respiratory department with complaints…
View article: Evaluation of Chest CT Scan Findings in Pediatric Patients With COVID‐19: A Retrospective Descriptive Study
Evaluation of Chest CT Scan Findings in Pediatric Patients With COVID‐19: A Retrospective Descriptive Study Open
Background and Aims COVID‐19 in children presents with varying severity. Identifying characteristic chest CT features is essential for accurate diagnosis and screening. This study aimed to evaluate CT patterns in pediatric COVID‐19 cases t…
View article: INNV-52. Mixed histiocytosis of the thoracic dura: a rare presentation of Mixed Erdheim-Chester Disease and Rosai-Dorfman Disease mimicking IgG4-Related Disease
INNV-52. Mixed histiocytosis of the thoracic dura: a rare presentation of Mixed Erdheim-Chester Disease and Rosai-Dorfman Disease mimicking IgG4-Related Disease Open
BACKGROUND Mixed histiocytic neoplasms with overlapping features of Erdheim-Chester Disease (ECD) and Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) are extremely rare and diagnosis may be delayed due to lack of awareness and complex histology features. METH…
View article: Integrative use of conventional mode and elastography in endobronchial ultrasound for the diagnosis of malignant intrathoracic lymphadenopathy
Integrative use of conventional mode and elastography in endobronchial ultrasound for the diagnosis of malignant intrathoracic lymphadenopathy Open
View article: 352 Myelomatous Pleural Effusion in a Patient with Complex Cardiopulmonary History - A Unique Case Report
352 Myelomatous Pleural Effusion in a Patient with Complex Cardiopulmonary History - A Unique Case Report Open
Introduction/Objective Myelomatous pleural effusion (MPE) is a rare extramedullary complication of multiple myeloma (MM), occurring in less than 1% of cases and often representing aggressive disease. Methods/Case Report We report the case …
View article: A Diagnostic Dead End: Chronic Microcytic Anemia in a MedicallyComplex Patient
A Diagnostic Dead End: Chronic Microcytic Anemia in a MedicallyComplex Patient Open
Title: A Diagnostic Dead-End: Chronic Microcytic Anemia in a Medically Complex Patient Background: Anemia, defined as hemoglobin 800 ng/mL), indicating anemia of chronic disease or iron sequestration. The patient received 26 intravenous ir…
View article: Lung and nodal hairy cell leukemia with concurrent infectious granulomatosis: a mimic of metastatic lung epithelial neoplasia
Lung and nodal hairy cell leukemia with concurrent infectious granulomatosis: a mimic of metastatic lung epithelial neoplasia Open
Hairy cell leukemia (HCL) is a rare, indolent B-cell neoplasm, typically involving bone marrow, spleen, and peripheral blood, with extranodal sites rarely affected. Herein, we present the unique case of a 52-year-old man with lung and lymp…
View article: Mediastinal lipoma in an extrapulmonary tuberculosis patient
Mediastinal lipoma in an extrapulmonary tuberculosis patient Open
A 76-year-old man presented with progressive breathlessness, dry cough, loss of weight, and vague chest pain for three weeks. He denied a history of fever. Clinical examination revealed decreased breath sounds and dullness to percussion ov…
View article: The diagnostic value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for bronchial anthracosis/anthracofibrosis with mediastinal enlarged lymph node
The diagnostic value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration for bronchial anthracosis/anthracofibrosis with mediastinal enlarged lymph node Open
Objective To explore the value of endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) in patients of bronchial anthracosis (BAC)/bronchial anthracofibrosis (BAF) with enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes. Methods A ret…
View article: Shining a Special Light on an Unusual Case of Thoracic Lymphadenopathy
Shining a Special Light on an Unusual Case of Thoracic Lymphadenopathy Open
View article: IgG4-related disease with interstitial nephritis in a patient with metastatic melanoma following immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment: a case report
IgG4-related disease with interstitial nephritis in a patient with metastatic melanoma following immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment: a case report Open
View article: Deep learning for detection and diagnosis of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy from endobronchial ultrasound multimodal videos: A multi-center study
Deep learning for detection and diagnosis of intrathoracic lymphadenopathy from endobronchial ultrasound multimodal videos: A multi-center study Open
Convex probe endobronchial ultrasound (CP-EBUS) ultrasonographic features are important for diagnosing intrathoracic lymphadenopathy. Conventional methods for CP-EBUS imaging analysis rely heavily on physician expertise. To overcome this o…
View article: Lactobacillus paracasei-induced lung abscess in a splenectomized patient: A rare case report
Lactobacillus paracasei-induced lung abscess in a splenectomized patient: A rare case report Open
Rationale: Lactobacillus paracasei (LP), a probiotic species, is rarely associated with lung abscesses. This case highlights its role as an opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised patients. Patient concerns: A 65-year-old splenectomize…
View article: Disseminated <i>Mycobacterium kansasii</i> and <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex co-infection in GATA2 mutated myelodysplastic syndrome: a case report
Disseminated <i>Mycobacterium kansasii</i> and <i>Mycobacterium avium</i> complex co-infection in GATA2 mutated myelodysplastic syndrome: a case report Open
A 79-year-old female diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) and germline GATA2 mutation, on compassionate cobimetinib, was admitted with subacute cough and dyspnea. Chest imaging demonstrated a new, large, left hilar mass and consol…
View article: Alveolar Sarcoidosis Mimicking Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia Without Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy
Alveolar Sarcoidosis Mimicking Idiopathic Interstitial Pneumonia Without Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Open
We present a case of alveolar sarcoidosis showing lower lobe‐predominant areas of airspace consolidation and ground‐glass attenuation on HRCT , mimicking idiopathic interstitial pneumonia ( IIP ) with spontaneous wandering. Mediastinal lym…
View article: Intrapulmonary Schwannoma: A case report
Intrapulmonary Schwannoma: A case report Open
Background: Schwannomas are solitary well-circumscribed encapsulated benign tumors that exhibit Schwann cell differentiation, and arise directly from myelinated peripheral or central nerves. Although they are usually asymptomatic and found…
View article: Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Presenting With the "Medu Vada Sign"
Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy Presenting With the "Medu Vada Sign" Open
The "Medu Vada" (or "doughnut") sign is a compelling radiological finding often noted on axial chest CT scans, characterized by a circular or ring-like appearance. This distinct morphology arises from enlarged mediastinal adenopathy, speci…
View article: Presentation of sarcoidosis as vocal cord palsy - A case series and review of literature
Presentation of sarcoidosis as vocal cord palsy - A case series and review of literature Open
Sarcoidosis, is a complex multisystemic disease of unknown aetiology, which manifests via a variety of symptoms frequently affecting multiple organs. Vocal cord paralysis is rarely reported with Sarcoidosis. There have been very few case r…
View article: EBUS-guided mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-MCB) for undiagnosed mediastinal lymphadenopathy: A single-center experience
EBUS-guided mediastinal cryobiopsy (EBUS-MCB) for undiagnosed mediastinal lymphadenopathy: A single-center experience Open
View article: The role of Cryo-EBUS in the diagnosis of mediastinal granulomatous diseases &ndash; A single centre experience
The role of Cryo-EBUS in the diagnosis of mediastinal granulomatous diseases – A single centre experience Open
View article: A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy
A retrospective analysis of the diagnostic utility of endobronchial ultrasound guided–intranodal forceps biopsy (EBUS-IFB) in the evaluation of mediastinal adenopathy Open
Background Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is the preferred diagnostic modality for evaluating mediastinal lymphadenopathy. However, its diagnostic yield is significantly reduced in conditions s…
View article: Utility of EBUS-TBNA in Evaluating Mediastinal and Hilar Lymphadenopathy in Patients With Silica Exposure
Utility of EBUS-TBNA in Evaluating Mediastinal and Hilar Lymphadenopathy in Patients With Silica Exposure Open
Background: Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) is used effectively in staging lung cancer and in the evaluation of benign causes of mediastinal and/or hilar lymphadenopathy (MHL), such as sarcoidos…
View article: An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy Secondary to Sarcoidosis Without Pulmonary Involvement
An Unusual Cause of Abdominal Pain: Mesenteric Lymphadenopathy Secondary to Sarcoidosis Without Pulmonary Involvement Open