scholarly journals Rapidly vanishing lung pseudotumor in a patient with acute bilateral bronchopneumonia

2013 ◽  
Vol 70 (9) ◽  
pp. 878-880
Author(s):  
Biljana Lazovic ◽  
Zoran Stajic ◽  
Biljana Putnikovic
Keyword(s):  
Lung Tumor ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Lung Mass ◽  
Ventricular Failure ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cardiothoracic Ratio ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Dimensional Echocardiography ◽  
Underlying Disorder ◽  
The Right

Introduction. Rapidly vanishing lung pseudotumor (phantom tumor) refers to the transient well-demarcated accumulation of pleural fluid in the interlobar pulmonary fissures. Most frequently their appearance is associated with congestive heart failure, but also other disorders like hypoalbuminemia, renal insufficiency or pleuritis. Its rapid disappearance in response to the treatment of the underlying disorder is a classical feature of this clinical entity. Case report. A 47-yearold woman, chronic smoker with symptoms of shortness of breath, orthopnea, chills, cough, weakness and the temperature of 39.2?C was admitted to our hospital. A posteroanterior chest X-ray revealed cardiomegaly with the cardiothoracic ratio of > 0.5, blunting of both costophrenic angles and an adjacent 6 x 5 cm well-defined, rounded opacity in the right interlobar fissure. Transthoracic 2-dimensional echocardiography demonstrated left ventricular hyperthrophy with a systolic ejection fraction of 25% and moderate mitral regurgitation. The patient?s symptoms resolved rapidly after diuresis, and repeated chest X-ray four days later showed that the right lung opacity and pleural effusions had vanished. Conclusion. The presented case underlines the importance of the possibility of vanishing lung tumor in patients with left ventricular failure and a sharp oval lung mass on the chest X-ray. This is the way to avoid incorrect interpretation of this finding causing additional, unnecessary, costly or invasive imaging, interventions and drugs.

Complete heart block as a herald sign for cardiac lymphoma

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. e239356
Author(s):  
Holly P Morgan ◽  
Muram El-Nayir ◽  
Christopher Jenkins ◽  
Philip G Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Heart Block ◽  
Complete Heart Block ◽  
B Cell Lymphoma ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Chop Chemotherapy ◽  
Severe Left Ventricular Dysfunction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right

A previously well 48-year-old man presented with presyncope and was found to be in complete heart block. Blood tests, echocardiography and coronary angiography were reported as normal, and a dual chamber permanent pacemaker was inserted. Six months later he re-presented with breathlessness. His chest X-ray showed cardiomegaly and echocardiography revealed a 4.4 cm pericardial effusion. A CT thorax revealed a mass originating from the intra-atrial septum, extending into the right atrium and ventricle. There were multiple pulmonary lesions suspected to be metastases. Histology demonstrated high-grade B-cell lymphoma. He was treated with eight cycles of R-CHOP chemotherapy and showed good radiological and clinical improvement. Post-treatment echocardiography found severe left ventricular dysfunction with an ejection fraction of <20%. Heart failure medical therapy was optimised and the pacemaker was upgraded to a resynchronisation device. A repeat scan 6 months post device upgrade showed an improvement in ejection fraction to 45%–50%.

scholarly journals Partial diaphragmatic eventration and liver herniation

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 41
Author(s):  
Emily Morris ◽  
Duncan G. Fullerton ◽  
Gerhard C. Bockeler ◽  
Dilip Nazareth
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Lung Mass ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Diaphragmatic Eventration ◽  
Liver Herniation ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right

This case reports a 54-year-old lady with a chest X-ray showing a lung mass that was later identified to be eventration or abnormal elevation of a part of the diaphragm. This article discusses eventration of the right diaphragm and liver herniation, that although relatively rare, has characteristic radiological appearances.

scholarly journals Prognostic value of the chest X-ray in patients hospitalised for heart failure

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Pan ◽  
Pierpaolo Pellicori ◽  
Karen Dobbs ◽  
Jeanne Bulemfu ◽  
Ioanna Sokoreli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Prognostic Value ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Venous Congestion ◽  
Pleural Effusions ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cardiothoracic Ratio ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Alveolar Oedema ◽  
B Lines

Abstract Background Patients admitted to hospital with heart failure will have had a chest X-ray (CXR), but little is known about their prognostic significance. We aimed to report the prevalence and prognostic value of the initial chest radiograph findings in patients admitted to hospital with heart failure (acute heart failure, AHF). Methods The erect CXRs of all patients admitted with AHF between October 2012 and November 2016 were reviewed for pulmonary venous congestion, Kerley B lines, pleural effusions and alveolar oedema. Film projection (whether anterior–posterior [AP] or posterior–anterior [PA]) and cardiothoracic ratio (CTR) were also recorded. Trial registration: ISRCTN96643197 Results Of 1145 patients enrolled, 975 [median (interquartile range) age 77 (68–83) years, 61% with moderate, or worse, left ventricular systolic dysfunction, and median NT-proBNP 5047 (2337–10,945) ng/l] had an adequate initial radiograph, of which 691 (71%) were AP. The median CTR was 0.57 (IQR 0.53–0.61) in PA films and 0.60 (0.55–0.64) in AP films. Pulmonary venous congestion was present in 756 (78%) of films, Kerley B lines in 688 (71%), pleural effusions in 649 (67%) and alveolar oedema in 622 (64%). A CXR score was constructed using the above features. Increasing score was associated with increasing age, urea, NT-proBNP, and decreasing systolic blood pressure, haemoglobin and albumin; and with all-cause mortality on multivariable analysis (hazard ratio 1.10, 95% confidence intervals 1.07–1.13, p < 0.001). Conclusions Radiographic evidence of congestion on a CXR is very common in patients with AHF and is associated with other clinical measures of worse prognosis. Graphic abstract

scholarly journals Phantom Tumor of the Lung: Localized Interlobar Effusion in Congestive Heart Failure

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mislav Lozo ◽  
Emilija Lozo Vukovac ◽  
Zeljko Ivancevic ◽  
Ivan Pletikosic
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Congestive Heart Failure ◽  
Fluid Intake ◽  
Lung Tumor ◽  
Shortness Of Breath ◽  
Diagnostic Investigation ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Treatment Errors ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right

Localized interlobar effusions in congestive heart failure (phantom or vanishing lung tumor/s) is/are uncommon but well known entities. An 83-year-old man presented with shortness of breath, swollen legs, and dry cough enduring five days. Chest-X-ray (CXR) revealed massive sharply demarked round/oval homogeneous dense shadow 10 × 7 cm in size in the right inferior lobe. The treatment with the loop diuretics and fluid intake reduction resulted in complete resolution of the observed round/oval tumor-like image on the control CXR three days later. Radiologic appearance of such a mass-like configuration in patients with congestive heart failure demands correction of the underlying heart condition before further diagnostic investigation is performed to avoid unnecessary, expensive, and possibly harmful diagnostic and treatment errors.

scholarly journals Slowly growing lung mass in the right upper lobe in simple chest X-ray.

1992 ◽  
Vol 39 (5) ◽  
pp. 443-447
Author(s):  
Kyeongmi Lee ◽  
Moonsik Nam ◽  
Kwangju Park ◽  
Hyungjung Kim ◽  
Chulmin Ahn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Mass ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right

scholarly journals CLINICAL STUDY OF PAIN IN RIGHT ILIAC FOSSA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurabh Kothari ◽  
Manjula Kothari ◽  
Shree Mohan Joshi ◽  
Kalp Shandilya
Keyword(s):  
Iliac Fossa ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Clinical History ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Pain Abdomen ◽  
Detailed Clinical History ◽  
Right Iliac Fossa Pain ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right ◽  
Appendicular Mass

Background: A mass in the right iliac fossa is a common diagnostic problem encountered in clinical practice, requiring skill in diagnosis. Methods: 100 patients with signs and symptoms of right iliac fossa mass admitted in Hospital were identified and were studied by taking detailed clinical history, physical examination and were subjected to various investigations like x ray erect abdomen, chest x-ray, contrast x-ray . Result: In this study of out of 100 cases, 65.00% of cases were related to appendicular pathology either in the form of appendicular mass or appendicular abscess. There were 12.00% cases of ileocaecal tuberculosis. Conclusion: Appendicular lump remains the most common cause for right iliac fossa pain. Ileocaecal tuberculosis is one of the most important differential diagnoses for pain abdomen. Keywords: Appendicular Mass, Ileocaecal Tuberculosis, Carcinoma Caecum, Right Iliac Fossa Mass.

scholarly journals NT-proBNP and Echocardiographic Parameters in Patients with Acute Heart Failure

2007 ◽  
Vol 50 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Radek Pudil ◽  
Miloš Tichý ◽  
Rudolf Praus ◽  
Václav Bláha ◽  
Jan Vojáček
Keyword(s):  
Heart Failure ◽  
Ejection Fraction ◽  
Acute Heart Failure ◽  
Vena Cava ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Clinical Severity ◽  
Left Ventricular Ejection ◽  
Ventricular Ejection Fraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cardiothoracic Ratio

Aim. The aim of this study was to analyse the relation between clinical, haemodynamic and X-ray parameters and plasma NT-proBNP level in pts with symptoms of left ventricular dysfunction. Methods. The plasma NT-proBNP levels, chest x-ray, transthoracic 2-d and Doppler echocardiography were performed at the time of admission in a group of 96 consecutive patients (mean age 68 ± 11 years) with symptoms of acute heart failure. NT-proBNP levels were assessed with the use of commercial tests (Roche Diagnostics). Results. All patients have significant increase in NT-proBNP (8 000 ± 9 000 pg/mL vs. controls 90 ± 80 pg/mL, p < 0.001). The group of all patients has shown a significant increase in cardiothoracic ratio (CTR, 0.6 ± 0.1, vs. 0.4 ± 0.1, p <0.001), left atrium diameter (LAD, 4.4 ± 0.8 cm, vs.3.5 ± 0.4 cm, p <0.01). Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) was decreased (37 ± 15%, vs. 64 ± 5%, p <0.001). In patients with acute heart failure, NT-proBNP significantly correlated with end-systolic and end-diastolic left ventricle diameters, ejection fraction, vena cava inferior diameter and plasma creatinine levels. Conclusion. Increased plasma NT-proBNP level is influenced by the clinical severity of acute heart failure and correlates with LVEF and IVCD. NT-proBNP can serve as a marker for the clinical severity of the disease.

scholarly journals Subcutaneous Emphysema in Pregnancy

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (183) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Shrestha ◽  
S Acharya
Keyword(s):  
Subcutaneous Emphysema ◽  
Late Pregnancy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Close Observation ◽  
The Face ◽  
Normal Chest ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Keywords Pregnancy ◽  
Systemic Examination ◽  
The Right

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema are rare complications of labor, especially in the late pregnancy period, but they are usually self-limiting. Management includes avoidance of exacerbative factors and close observation with supportive treatment. A 19-year-old primi gravida at 36 weeks pregnancy presented with swelling over the right side of the face, neck and chest. Her general examination was normal. Systemic examination revealed swelling with palpatory crepitation over the right side of chest, neck and face, and other examination findings were normal. Chest X-ray revealed subcutaneous emphysema without pneumothorax. The patient left hospital against medical advice. Keywords: Pregnancy; subcutaneous emphysema; pneumomediastinum.

scholarly journals Radiographic aspects of acute community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and pulmonary tuberculosis in children

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rivo Lova Herilanto Rakotomalala ◽  
Harimino Mireille Rakotondravelo ◽  
Andrianina Harivelo Ranivoson ◽  
Annick Lalaina Robinson
Keyword(s):  
Community Acquired Pneumonia ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Radiographic Images ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Male Predominance ◽  
Mother And Child ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
The Right ◽  
The University ◽  
Tuberculosis In Children

Background: The etiological diagnosis of pneumonia is often difficult because of the impossibility of microbiological confirmation most of the time. Therefore, chest X-ray is still essential for a positive diagnosis and etiological orientation. The main objective of our study was to describe the radiographic aspects of acute community-acquired pneumonia and tubercular pneumonia in children.Methods: This was a descriptive retrospective study conducted at the university hospital mother and child of Tsaralalana from January 1st to July 31st, 2017.Results: Sixty-nine cases of pneumonia were included, including 13 cases of TB pneumonia and 46 cases of acute community-acquired pneumonia. The average age was 36.68 months with a male predominance. Clinically, respiratory functional signs predominated in both cases. Alteration in general condition was mainly observed in tubercular pneumonia (26.08%). Alveolar syndromes were present in 43.47% of TB pneumonias and 36.94% of acute community-acquired pneumonia. With regard to the radiographic images, alveolar involvement was common to both types of pneumonia; the nodular image was present in 8.69% of the tubercular pneumonias and 2.17% of the acute community-acquired pneumonia; the cavity image was present only in the tubercular pneumonia (p=0.04); the right-sided location predominated in both cases.Conclusions: X-ray images were common to both TB pneumonia and acute community-acquired pneumonia; some images were specific to TB pneumonia. However, the etiologic orientation of pneumonia is based on a combination of epidemiologic, clinical, and radiographic evidence.

A STUDY OF CARDIAC MANIFESTATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH HIV/AIDS

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 411-422
Author(s):  
Ajay Bang ◽  
◽  
Deepti Deshmukh ◽  
Sanjay Raut ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Disease ◽  
Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction ◽  
Left Ventricular ◽  
Cd4 Count ◽  
Hiv Positive ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cardiac Abnormalities ◽  
Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction ◽  
Chest X Ray ◽  
Cardiac Manifestations

Introduction:HIV/AIDS pandemic is evolving as a major public concern. Cardiovascular diseases are common in HIV-positive patients. Many patients without any symptoms or signs were found to have a cardiovascular disease on autopsy.It is expected that the risk of cardiovascular disease willrise in the following years due to the cardiovascular risk profile andincreased life expectancy of infected patients. Therefore,diagnosis andtherapy of HIV-associated cardiovascular diseases should be part of the evaluation and management of the HIV-positive patient. Objectives: To find out the frequency of cardiac manifestations on clinical examination, electrocardiography, chest X-ray, and echocardiographic examination. To assess the association of Cardiac abnormality with CD4 Count in patients with HIV/AIDS. Toevaluate the association between cardiac abnormalities with types and duration of antiretroviral therapy regimen (ART). Method:A total of 100 consecutive patients visiting ART OPD and admitted to our institute were examined for signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease. All patients were evaluated with electrocardiography, chest X-ray, and 2 D echocardiography. CD4 count was measured for all patients using flowcytometry using a BD FACS Count system. Results:Out of 100 patients, 53% were male and 47% were female. Patients were divided into subgroups with CD4 count <200, 200-349, 350-499, and ≥500. The mean CD4 count was 403.62 ± 284.98. Prevalence of the cardiovascular abnormality on ECG, chest X-ray, and echocardiography were 74%, 10%, and 51% respectively. The left ventricular systolic dysfunction was the most common finding in our study with fractional shortening ≤25% in 34% of patients and LVEF <50% in 27% of patients followed by left ventricular diastolic function (26%), dilated cardiomyopathy (6%), pulmonary hypertension (4%), and regional wall motion abnormality (2%).Reduced LV ejection fraction (<50%) and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction were statistically significant in patients with CD4 count less than 200/mm3. Conclusion: In present study electrocardiographic, chest X-ray and echocardiographic abnormalities were present in 74%, 10% and 51% patients respectively. Cardiac abnormalities such as QTc prolongation, LBBB, reduced left ventricular ejection fraction, and left ventricular diastolic dysfunction were more significantly higher in patients with CD4 count less than 200/mm3. We could not find any statistically significant difference in cardiac abnormalities in patients on different ART regimens. Further studies are required with a higher sample size.

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