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Occult purulent pericarditis detected by indium-111 leukocyte imaging. [PDF]
Leukocyte imaging with indium-111 is a relatively new technique which, to this point in time, has been discussed almost exclusively in the radiologic literature. Although this procedure has been used mainly to detect intra-abdominal infection, the thorax
Barry F. Uretsky+17 more
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Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in children with cystic fibrosis: An update on the newest diagnostic tools and therapeutic approaches [PDF]
Cystic fibrosis (CF), the most common autosomal-recessive genetic disease in the Caucasian population, is characterized by frequent respiratory infections and progressive lung disease. Fungal species are commonly found in patients with CF, and among them,
Esposito S.+5 more
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Clinicodemographic, radiological, and immunological profiles of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis in a tertiary care institute in Eastern India [PDF]
Background: Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is a type of hypersensitivity reaction to mold Aspergillus fumigatus, especially common in patients with bronchial asthma.
Choubey, Satyadeo+2 more
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Early Origins of Asthma and Allergies: Clues From Studies in China
The environment we live in harbours both risk and protective factors for asthma and allergies. This is particularly relevant in China, where unique environmental and cultural factors shape disease development. The interplay between these environmental factors, airway immunity, and gut microbiome shapes the susceptibility to asthma and allergies ...
Yike Wang+5 more
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An unusual cause of hilar lymphadenopathy
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis is an uncommon condition characterized by hypersensitivity to aspergillus antigen. It commonly presents as refractory asthma, fleeting pulmonary opacities and bronchiectasis.
Agarwal Ritesh, Reddy Chandana, Gupta D
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Another rare presentation of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is often associated with tuberculosis, especially in a high burden country like India. We present a case of an asymptomatic female, who had mediastinal lymphadenopathy and middle lobe collapse, both of which pointed towards a ...
Komaldeep Kaur+4 more
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Allergic broncho-pulmonary helmintyhiasis (ABPH) [PDF]
Infestations with helminths (cestodes, nematodes and trematodes) are the commonest causes of pulmonary eosinophilia in tropical countries (1-3).
Vijayan, V K
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Schizophyllum commune (SC), commonly known as the oyster mushroom, is a basidiomycete fungus widespread in nature. This case report documents a recurrent pulmonary infection caused by S. commune in a 59‐year‐old woman with repeated admissions for cough and sputum production.
Shuai Ren+4 more
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A unique case of hydropneumothorax in allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis
Allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis (ABPA) is an immunologically mediated disease characterized by a hypersensitivity reaction to fungal colonization by Aspergillus.
Tejas Suri+3 more
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Pediatric Pulmonary and Thoracic Aspergillosis
Aspergillus infection can cause significant disease in an immunocompromised host and lungs are the most common site of infection. Various forms of aspergillus involving lung parenchyma have been described including aspergilloma, allergic bronchopulmonary
Preeyacha Pacharn+3 more
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