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Infection of Endobronchial Valves by Mycobacterium kansasii Following Endoscopic Volume Reduction
Endoscopic lung volume reduction (ELVR) using endobronchial valves (EBV) has become established as a therapeutic option in patients with advanced COPD. Although infectious complications associated with this procedure are rare, the creation of functionally isolated […]
Spectrum of Respiratory Involvement in Ehlers–Danlos Syndrome: Insights From a Case Report
Vascular Ehlers–Danlos syndrome (vEDS) is a rare connective tissue disorder characterized by type III collagen deficiency and marked vascular fragility, which can lead to atypical thoracic manifestations and diagnostic uncertainty. We report a 30-year-old man […]
Fibrosing Mediastinitis With Complex Airway Obstruction: A Combination of Fixed Obstruction, Dynamic Collapse, and Vascular–Esophageal Involvement
Fibrosing mediastinitis is a rare fibroinflammatory condition characterized by progressive fibrous infiltration of the mediastinum that can compromise bronchovascular, esophageal, and vascular structures. Its clinical presentation is heterogeneous and can mimic more prevalent respiratory diseases, […]
Infliximab-Induced Pneumonitis in a Patient With Sarcoidosis: A Case Report
Infliximab, a tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) inhibitor, is recommended in selected cases of pulmonary sarcoidosis. Although infectious complications are well recognized, non-infectious pulmonary toxicity is less frequently reported. We describe the case of a […]
Nitrofurantoin-induced Toxicity. A Diagnostic Challenge
Nitrofurantoin is an antimicrobial widely used in the treatment and prophylaxis of recurrent urinary tract infections. It carries a potential risk of pulmonary complications, that, while low (
