ABSTRACT
Solid organ transplantation is becoming increasingly common in the treatment of end-stage organ failure. However, despite improvements in patient and allograft survival, immunosuppression-induced compromised cell-mediated immunity predisposes transplant recipients to opportunistic infections. We describe a case of mixed opportunistic lung infection in the form of cytomegalovirus pneumonia and mucormycosis in a renal transplant recipient. Prompt recognition and treatment of infection is imperative for successful transplantation.
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Adult , Cytomegalovirus Infections/complications , Humans , Immunosuppressive Agents/adverse effects , Kidney Transplantation , Lung Diseases, Fungal/complications , Male , Mucormycosis/complications , Opportunistic Infections/complications , Pneumonia, Viral/complicationsABSTRACT
Sirenomelia is a rare and interesting congenital anomaly where there is fusion of the lower limb buds in association with a number of other anomalies, together termed as the caudal regression syndrome. We report this syndrome in a male foetus of 33 weeks gestational age, and review its embryological basis.
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Adult , Female , Fetus/pathology , Humans , Kidney/abnormalities , Male , PregnancyABSTRACT
A rare case of sclerosing mediastinitis in a 38 year old male is described. This interesting case illustrates how a seemingly benign fibrosing condition may lead to disastrous and fatal complications.