Complete resolution of the giant pulmonary bulla: a case of inflammatory autobullectomy / 고신대학교의과대학학술지
Kosin Medical Journal
; : 409-414, 2018.
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ABSTRACT
Giant pulmonary bulla (GPB) is a rare manifestation of emphysema and usually enlarges gradually over time, occasionally resulting in complications. Hence, more often than not, the surgical intervention of a Bullectomy is the standard method of treatment for GPB. However, there are case reports that show the complete resolution of GPB after its inflammation process even without surgical intervention. A 51-year-old man was admitted to our clinic due to pleuritic pain. After a chest X-ray and CT scan, a new air-fluid level within the GPB was revealed in the right upper lobe of his lung. His clinical status had improved promptly with intravenous antibiotics. A one-year follow-up study showed the GPB was completely resolved.
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Assunto principal:
Tórax
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Tomografia Computadorizada por Raios X
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Seguimentos
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Enfisema
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Inflamação
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Pulmão
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Métodos
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Antibacterianos
Tipo de estudo:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Kosin Medical Journal
Ano de publicação:
2018
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Article