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Ruptured giant thoracic hydatid cyst presenting with respiratory symptoms
Pulmonary hydatid disease remains a global public health issue. Symptoms often result from cyst rupture, causing fever, cough, and hemoptysis. Radiographs may show homogeneous masses, air‐fluid levels, or the pathognomonic “water lily” sign. Surgical removal is the primary treatment, with early diagnosis crucial to prevent acute hypersensitivity reactions and death.
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Plombage: A historical image
Key message Plombage is a historical treatment in which a cavity is created surgically in the upper chest wall and the space is filled with inert material, such as fat, paraffin wax, rubber balloons, oil or methyl‐methacrylate (Lucite) balls, and it also promotes lung collapse. Plombage is a historical treatment, but it is still possible to find a few patients who have undergone this surgical technique of collapse therapy.
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Pulmonary Mycobacterium shinjukuense infection with cavitary lesion
Key message We report a rare case of pulmonary Mycobacterium shinjukuense infection with cavitary lesion. Chemotherapy with rifampicin, ethambutol, and clarithromycin was effective for the lesion. We report a rare case of pulmonary Mycobacterium shinjukuense infection with cavitary lesion. Chemotherapy with rifampicin, ethambutol, and clarithromycin was effective for the lesion.
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Furious lung abscess due to Parvimonas micra
Key message Parvimonas micra commonly present in the oral cavity and intestinal tract of humans. P. micra indicating a high virulence, has the potential of forming abscess. The infection of P. micra may require surgical excision. We present a case of lung abscess due to Parvimonas micra in a 57 year old woman who did not respond to antibiotics and needed surgical resection, indicating the high virulence of this bacteria.
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