Thymoma associated with pure red cell aplasia: a case report and literature review.

Pure red cell aplasia (PRCA) is a rare hematological complication associated with thymoma. Remission of PRCA occurs after thymectomy but can reappear after a latency period even without recurrence of thymoma. We report a case and we have reviewed the literature of thymoma associated with PRCA. Because of less number of reported cases, there have been no clinical trials investigating the immunosuppression regimen following thymectomy for thymoma associated with PRCA. After reviewing the literature, we came to a conclusion that thymectomy followed by immumosuppression with the cyclosporin-containing regimen is currently the most effective treatment.

Intrabronchial rupture of bronchogenic cyst.

Bronchogenic cysts are the most common cystic masses in the mediastinum. They are generally asymptomatic and are detected incidentally on chest radiographs as a smooth homogeneous mediastinal/pulmonary opacity. Intrapleural, intraesophageal, and pericardial rupture of these cysts have been commonly reported. We report a case of life-threatening intrabronchial rupture of a subcarinal bronchogenic cyst successfully treated by an emergency thoracotomy deroofing.

An unusual cause of breathlessness after lobectomy for lung cancer.

Localized bronchomalacia as a cause of breathlessness after lobectomy is an unusual complication. This condition was diagnosed with bronchoscopy and delineated by spiral computed tomographic scan. Stenting the lesion resulted in a successful outcome.