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These cases are prepared by the fellows for the Thursday morning Chest Conference. They have been reformatted for publication, and are reviewed by faculty and staff of the IU Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine prior to their publication here.
Editors: Gabriel Bosslet M.D., Chief Fellow and Chadi Hage M.D., faculty editor
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Respiratory failure and rash following stem cell transplant
A 52 year old man suffered respiratory arrest 10 days after stem cell transplant. Infectious workup yielded no cause, and a clinical diagnosis was made. |
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51 year-old male with dyspnea and hypoxia
A 51 year-old man presented with dyspnea and hypoxemia that was unresponsive to oxygen therapy. Right heart catheterization revealed pulmonary hypertension with shunt physiology. |
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Strongyloides Hyperinfection: A Rare Cause of Fatal Respiratory Failure
A 73-year old male presented with subacute onset of dyspnea and hemoptysis. Labs revealed eosinophilia, and BAL revealed significant parasite burden within the lungs. |
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The role of bronchoscopy in acute burns
A 20-year old male presented with 45% TBSA burn after falling into an outdoor fire. The role of bronchoscopy in management of burn patients is reviewed. |
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A 63-year old female with dyspnea
A 63-year old woman presented with a several year history of dyspnea and new onset of syncope. Testing revealed a left-to-right pulmonary shunt, but cardiac echo revealed no intracardiac shunt. |
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A 62-year old man with hypotension and a large chest fluid collection
A 62-year-old man was admitted with increased shortness of breath and a cough associated with yellowish sputum production. His symptoms had been progressively worsening over weeks. Pertinent symptoms at presentation included a 10-lb weight loss, dizziness, and low-grade fevers. |
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