Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis with minimal symptoms and near-complete whiteout on chest imaging.

Pulmonary alveolar microlithiasis (PAM) is a rare idiopathic disease characterized by accumulated calcium and phosphate crystals within the alveoli. Although PAM can be suspected in patients with clinical-radiological dissociation and characteristic imaging findings on chest computed tomography, definitive diagnosis requires a family history of PAM, identification of gene mutations, or lung biopsy to exclude differential diagnoses. We report a case of a 66-year-old female incidentally found to have diffuse pulmonary calcifications.

Isolated pulmonary injury following electric shock: a case report and literature review.

Introduction And Importance: Electrocution can lead to severe visceral organ damage, including pulmonary injuries. However, isolated electrical-induced pulmonary injury (EIPI) following electric shock remains underreported. This case reports a 33-year-old male who suffered an EIPI after contact with low-voltage electricity and provides a comprehensive literature review to explore the mechanisms, clinical presentation, imaging findings, and treatment of EIPI.

Lung ultrasound for the diagnosis and monitoring of pneumonia in a tuberculosis-endemic setting: a prospective study.

Unlabelled: Lung ultrasound (LUS) has proven high diagnostic accuracy for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) in developed countries. However, its diagnostic performance in resource-limited settings with high pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) incidence is less established. Additionally, the role of LUS in monitoring CAP progression remains underexplored.

Ultrasound-guided thoracentesis for diagnosing -related empyema in a patient with systemic lupus erythematosus: A rare case report.

Infections caused by species are relatively rare and primarily affect immunocompromised patients. There are few reported cases of causing empyema in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). We present a case of a 49-year-old female patient with SLE on immunosuppressive therapy (corticosteroids and azathioprine), admitted with dyspnea and left-sided pleuritic chest pain.

Long-term follow-up after acute mercury poisoning-induced pneumonitis following cinnabar heating: A rare case report.

Rationale: Among 3 forms of mercury, elemental mercury vapor presents the highest threat due to its potential to cause acute pneumonitis. The management of acute mercury vapor poisoning remains unclear, particularly in acute lung injury. We present a case of mercury vapor poisoning resulting from the heating of cinnabar, successfully treated with high-dose corticosteroids and chelation therapy, and follow-up over 6 months.

Necrotizing pneumonia-a rare but complex complication in bronchiectasis patients.

Pneumonia occurs commonly in bronchiectasis patients with exacerbation, though necrotizing pneumonia remains rare. This report presents two cases of bronchiectasis complicated by necrotizing pneumonia. The first case involves a 39-year-old female with bronchiectasis due to primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Predictive value of neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio for adverse outcomes in hospitalized patients with acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A retrospective study.

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) stands as one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide. Acute exacerbations of COPD (AECOPD) lead to rapid respiratory function decline and worsened disease status. Despite recent studies, the ability of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) to predict outcomes in patients with COPD remains controversial.

Hospital-acquired pneumonia due to Burkholderia cepacia in a thalassemia pregnancy with postoperative eclampsia: A case report.

There are limited case reports on individuals infected with who do not have typical risk factors, particularly pregnant women with beta-thalassemia. A 34-year-old pregnant female with beta-thalassemia trait and hypertension was admitted to the hospital. The patient was diagnosed with eclampsia and underwent a cesarean section.

The First Report of Infection in Vietnam.

Unlabelled: Infection caused by ha s rapidly become a global health threat. created a significant healthcare burden due to various complicating factors, including misidentification by commercial identification methods, potent antifungal resistance, high mortality rates and the possibility of nosocomial outbreaks through direct contact. In Vietnam, there are currently no clinical reports on infections.

Challenges in diagnosis and management of central airway obstruction: Case series.

Central airway obstruction often presents with respiratory symptoms identical to those of common respiratory diseases. Diagnosis of central airway obstruction is challenging in clinical practice, especially misdiagnosed as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in case of "normal" chest X-ray. Here, we reported five central airway obstruction cases: the first and fourth cases misdiagnosed as asthma, the second masquerading as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbation, the third diagnosed incorrectly with non-resolving pneumonia, and the fifth misdiagnosed as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Primary Pulmonary T-Cell Lymphoma Mimicking Asthma and Community-Acquired Pneumonia: A Rare Case Report.

Unlabelled: Primary pulmonary T-cell lymphoma (PPTL) is a rare disease. Diagnosing PPTL is challenging due to non-specific clinical symptoms and imaging. A 32-year-old female presented with persistent fever, cough, and dyspnoea.

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in PM2.5, PM10, TSP and gas phase in office environment in Shanghai, China: occurrence and human exposure.

To evaluate risk via inhalation exposure of polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) in office environment, thirty-six pairs air samples including PM2.5 (particles with aerodynamic diameter less than 2.5 μm), PM10 (particles with aerodynamic diameter less than 10 μm), total suspended particles (TSP) with matching gas phase were collected in office environment in Shanghai, China.