Respirology Case Reorts

David J F Smith, Jamilah Meghji, Mufaddal Moonim, Clare Ross, Patrizia Viola, Melissa Wickremasinghe, Laura E Gleeson
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1231

Here we present three cases of sarcoidosis following COVID-19 infection.

Tomoko Kuroda, Kazushige Ichikawa, Satoshi Hinata, Kaoru Chiba, Ken Okabayashi, Yuko Asato, Hiromi Aono, Kazuyoshi Marumo
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1232

We provided instruction on CPAP/NPPV mask self-adjustment to three patients with severe upper extremity dysfunction, offering a simple procedure and support tailored to their individual needs. This approach allows for independence in mask adjustment despite limited upper extremity mobility and benefits both patients and health care providers by sharing knowledge.

Hiroatsu Hatsukawa, Masaaki Ishikawa, Tomoyuki Hirai, Kazuo Endo, Emiko Saito, Hirotaka Matsumoto, Kouya Okazaki
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1236

The comorbidity of eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis in chronic eosinophilic pneumonia can occur.

Chi Sum Yuen, Tong Zhu, Shun Him Colin Chu
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1220

Lipoid pneumonia is an uncommon lung disease characterized by the presence of lipids in the alveoli. In this case report, we present a case of lipoid pneumonia that was managed with surgical resection.

Chris Zi-Fan Zhao, Nadia Poci, Daniel Niewodowski, Amy Baker, Christine McDonald
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1228

Spontaneous pneumorrhachis secondary to exacerbation of asthma is rare, and its management is rarely discussed. Whilst pneumorrhachis is generally benign, management should revolve around standard care of asthma exacerbation, attention to potentially life-threatening differential diagnoses, and supportive care.

Deborah Johanna Maartens, Muhammad Saadiq Moolla, Sibusiso Ndaba, Sucari Susanna Catherina Vlok, Firzana Hendricks, Coenraad Frederik Nicolaas Koegelenberg, Abraham Christoffel van Wyk
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1238

A 48-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and polysubstance use presented with dyspnoea and a fast-growing mass in the anterior mediastinum, which raised suspicion of lymphoma or a germ cell tumour. Following histopathological examination and with the aid of a large immunohistochemical panel, SMARCA4-deficient undifferentiated tumour (SMARCA4-DUT) was diagnosed. This case emphasizes the need to consider SMARCA4-DUT when evaluating undifferentiated thoracic tumours, as misdiagnosis can occur, especially when rhabdoid morphology is absent.

Sara Valero, Àlison Copoví, Ignacio Boira, Jose N Sancho-Chust, Violeta Esteban, Alejandro de la Paz, Eusebi Chiner
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1239

We present the case of a patient with a history of unresectable locally advanced cholangiocarcinoma, complicated by the development of a biliothorax.

Minlong Zhang, Cuiping Yang, Yinghua Guo
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1233

We present a rare case where chronic inflammation of fibrous tissue with bleeding, necrosis, and exudation were observed during a medical thoracoscopy as manifestations of tuberculous pleurisy.

Sayaka Nishida, Kazutoshi Toriyama, Makiko Yomota, Yukio Hosomi
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1234

In malignant pleural mesothelioma patients, pleural effusion may improve during the course of the disease. Pleural effusion with nodular shadows bordering the pleura should be followed up even if the pleural effusion improves.

Yasutaka Kawasaki, Kohei Yamamoto, Takuya Suda, Daisuke Saito, Isao Matsumoto
DOI: 10.1002/rcr2.1237

Endobronchial lipomas are rare; nonetheless, physicians should consider them as a differential diagnosis in patients with repeated pneumonia. In this case, the patient's cough was ameliorated after undergoing a right basal segmentectomy.