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Girma A, Tamir D. Prevalence and risk factors for epizootic lymphangitis among equids in ethiopia during 2002-2023: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Equine Vet Sci 2024; 134:105012. [PMID: 38320735 DOI: 10.1016/j.jevs.2024.105012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/15/2023] [Revised: 01/18/2024] [Accepted: 01/26/2024] [Indexed: 02/15/2024]
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In Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), particularly in Ethiopia, Epizootic Lymphangitis (EL) is the most prevalent fungal disease of equids, which causes significant economic losses as well as a decrease in equid populations. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis were designed to pool the results of individual studies and estimate the prevalence of EL among equids in Ethiopia. A systematic search of research articles on the prevalence and risk factors of EL among equids in Ethiopia was conducted in registers, databases, and other sources. Cochrane's Q, inverse variance (I2), sensitivity analysis, funnel plot, Begg's, and Egger's regression tests were used to check heterogeneity and publication bias. A random-effects model was used to calculate the pooled burden of EL among equids. For this meta-analysis, a total of 7217 equids were included in the 14 eligible studies. The overall pooled prevalence of EL among equids in Ethiopia was 20.24% (95% CI: 16.27, 24.21). According to the subgroup analysis, the highest prevalence was observed in cart horses (20.98%), the Amhara region (21.46%), and studies conducted using sample sizes of 384 equids or greater (24.67%) and from 2002 to 2018 (25.52%) study periods. Harness-inflicted wounds, sharing stables or yards with harnesses, and the presence of preexisting wounds were identified as factors significantly associated with EL magnitude. Early diagnosis and proper medication, as well as implementing appropriate prevention and control measures, are necessary for the management of EL in equids.
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- Abayeneh Girma
- Department of Biology, College of Natural and Computational Sciences, Mekdela Amba University, P.O. Box 32, Tulu Awuliya, Ethiopia.
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- Department of Veterinary Science, College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Debre Tabor University, Debre Tabor P.O. Box 272, Ethiopia
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Takimoto T. Corticosteroids for pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis. BMJ Support Palliat Care 2024; 13:e951-e952. [PMID: 36302614 DOI: 10.1136/spcare-2022-003983] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Accepted: 09/16/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC) is a type of lymphangitic spread of cancer cells, from a primary site to the pulmonary vasculature and lymphatics. Corticosteroids are recommended for PLC by clinical guidelines, although scientific evidence for this traditional practice is still lacking. We report a patient with lung cancer who developed clinically diagnosed PLC and was successfully treated with steroid treatment. The pulmonary shadows suggestive of PLC were remarkably improved, as well as her symptom. Corticosteroids are worth trying when PLC is clinically suspected.
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- Takayuki Takimoto
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Hospital Organization Kinki-Chuo Chest Medical Center, Sakai, Japan
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Vecilla DF, Radigales JR, Vivanco CA, Llanos MIG, Arco JLDDTD. Lymphangitis caused by Nocardia brasiliensis after a mosquito bite. An Pediatr (Barc) 2023; 99:431-432. [PMID: 37598077 DOI: 10.1016/j.anpede.2023.08.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/24/2023] [Accepted: 05/30/2023] [Indexed: 08/21/2023] Open
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- Domingo Fernández Vecilla
- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain.
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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- Servicio de Microbiología Clínica, Hospital Universitario de Basurto, Bilbao, Spain; Instituto de Investigación Sanitaria Biocruces, Barakaldo, Vizcaya, Spain
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Zhang G, Deng W. Superficial Lymphangitis Secondary to Tinea Pedis. J Cutan Med Surg 2023; 27:674. [PMID: 37787576 DOI: 10.1177/12034754231194012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/04/2023]
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- Capital Institute of Pediatrics, Beijing, China
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Zhang Z, Yu Y, Xie T, Qi C, Zhang X, Shen L, Peng Z. Pulmonary lymphangitis carcinomatosis: A peculiar presentation clustering in MET-amplified gastric cancer. Cancer Med 2023; 12:19583-19594. [PMID: 37772487 PMCID: PMC10587944 DOI: 10.1002/cam4.6575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Revised: 09/07/2023] [Accepted: 09/12/2023] [Indexed: 09/30/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The clinicopathological features of MET-amplified gastric cancer (GC) and real-world data on the efficacy of MET-targeted therapies remain unknown. Pulmonary lymphangitis carcinomatosis (PLC) is a peculiar manifestation of GC, whose management has not been thoroughly described. METHODS This study analyzed patients diagnosed with MET-amplified GC or GC with PLC at any time point of the disease course from 2011 to 2021 in two centers. Clinicopathological features and survival outcomes of MET-amplified GC were analyzed. The clinical and molecular implications of GC with PLC were discussed. RESULTS Fifty-eight patients with MET-amplified GC and 20 patients with GC accompanied by PLC were finally enrolled for analysis (including 13 overlapped patients). GC with PLC was more common in female patients (p = 0.010), diagnosed at a younger age (p = 0.002), presented with a higher baseline ECOG PS (p = 0.016), and was more likely to develop lung metastasis (p < 0.001), and serous effusion (p = 0.026) than GC without PLC. Patients with primary MET-amplified GC had a worse prognosis than those with secondary MET-amplified GC (p = 0.005). The application of anti-MET therapy was associated with numerically prolonged survival, but the association was not statistically significant (p = 0.07). MET amplification was concentrated in patients with PLC, in which anti-MET therapies elicited a high response rate. CONCLUSIONS MET-targeted therapies are efficacious in real-world populations with MET-amplified GC. Patients with PLC have distinct clinical and molecular features and might benefit from MET-targeted therapies.
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- Zhening Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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- Fudan Zhongshan Cancer CenterZhongshan Hospital Fudan UniversityShanghaiChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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- State Key Laboratory of Holistic Integrative Management of Gastrointestinal Cancers, Beijing Key Laboratory of Carcinogenesis and Translational Research, Department of Gastrointestinal OncologyPeking University Cancer Hospital & InstituteBeijingChina
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Yadav SC, Kane S, Kumar R, Rekhi B. Pulmonary inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor coexisting with lymphangitis carcinomatosis: Mimicking metastatic papillary thyroid carcinoma with nodular fasciitis-like stroma. INDIAN J PATHOL MICR 2022; 65:422-425. [PMID: 35435385 DOI: 10.4103/ijpm.ijpm_826_20] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/14/2023] Open
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Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumors (IMTs) are uncommon; intermediate grade soft tissue tumors occurring in young individuals with an uncertain behaviour. The incidence of pulmonary lymphangitis carcinomatosis (PLC) is around 6-8% of all pulmonary metastases. However, PLC due to papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is very uncommon. We present a case of a 26-year-old male, who presented with a solitary left lung nodule on radiological scans. There was also a past history of thyroid surgery done two years back for PTC. Histology revealed a soft tissue tumor reminiscent of IMT. The periphery of the IMT nodule showed metastatic PTC in the form of extensive PLC. In view of this unusual histology, a diagnosis of PTC with nodular fasciitis-like stroma (PTC-NFS) was initially considered. However, molecular studies for anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) gene rearrangement confirmed the diagnosis of IMT. This case highlights the unusual occurrence of tumor-to-tumor metastasis causing diagnostic challenges and also the importance of molecular testing.
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- Subhash C Yadav
- Department of Surgical Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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- Department of Surgical Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Homi Bhabha National Institute, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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Pulmonary lymphangitis carcinomatosis is a complication of malignancy with a poor prognosis. We describe an unusual case in which it caused ventilatory failure and unfortunately death in a previously well male in his 70s. Abnormal chest imaging led to a wide differential diagnosis with Bronchoscopy confirming malignant cells. MRI of his pelvis and biopsy was done diagnosis of metastatic leiomyosarcoma, a particularly aggressive malignancy. Sarcoma-related lymphangitis carcinomatosis is rarely described in the literature and this is the first case to our knowledge of its association with leiomyosarcoma.
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- David Quigley
- Respiratory, Saint James's Hospital, Dublin, Ireland
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- Shiro Ono
- Department of General Medicine, Nara Medical University, Japan
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- Department of General Medicine, Nara Medical University, Japan
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Yamasaki M, Funaishi K, Kawamoto K, Matsumoto Y, Matsumoto N, Taniwaki M, Ohashi N, Hattori N. Platinum-doublet chemotherapy followed by pembrolizumab therapy for lung cancer with lymphangitis carcinomatosa mimicking interstitial pneumonitis: A case report. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e16834. [PMID: 31415404 PMCID: PMC6831270 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000016834] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Pembrolizumab, an immune-checkpoint inhibitor (ICI), has been shown to be effective for treatment-naive patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and high expression of programmed death-ligand 1 (PD-L1). Therefore, treatment regimens containing pembrolizumab have become a standard therapy for these patients. However, the use of pembrolizumab is limited owing to the side effects of ICIs. PATIENT CONCERNS AND DIAGNOSES The patient was a 65-year-old man with a left lung mass surrounded by interstitial shadow. The tumor was diagnosed as adenocarcinoma, cT4N3M0, stage IIIC, and the tumor cells showed high PD-L1 expression. It was unclear whether the interstitial shadow was interstitial lung disease (ILD) or lymphangitis carcinomatosa. INTERVENTIONS AND OUTCOMES The patient received carboplatin and nab-paclitaxel, a less risky regimen for ILD, as the first-line therapy. Administration of 2 cycles of this regimen markedly improved both the tumor diameter and interstitial shadow. The interstitial shadow was clinically diagnosed as lymphangitis carcinomatosa and not ILD. Subsequently, the patient was treated with pembrolizumab, and the tumor showed much further shrinkage with no deterioration of the interstitial shadow. To date, the patient is alive with no complaints and no disease progression, and has continued pembrolizumab treatment for a total of 12 months. LESSONS In patients at a high risk of ICI-related side effects, platinum-doublet chemotherapy may be permitted as the first-line therapy for NSCLC with high PD-L1 expression. However, if the risk associated with ICIs is resolved, early switching from chemotherapy to pembrolizumab might be desirable, even if the chemotherapy is effective.
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- Masahiro Yamasaki
- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
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- Department of Respiratory Medicine, Hiroshima Red Cross Hospital & Atomic-bomb Survivors Hospital
- Ohashi Clinic, Naka-ku
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- Department of Molecular and Internal Medicine, Institute of Biomedical & Health Sciences, Hiroshima University, Minami-ku, Hiroshima, Japan
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Neill BC, Stoecker WV, Hassouneh R, Rajpara A, Aires DJ. CELLULITIS: A mnemonic to increase accuracy of cellulitis diagnosis. Dermatol Online J 2019; 25:13030/qt9mt4b2kc. [PMID: 30710907] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2019] [Accepted: 01/31/2019] [Indexed: 06/09/2023] Open
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Cellulitis, a bacterial infection of the skin and subcutaneous tissue, is often misdiagnosed. Cellulitis accounts for a large number of all infectious disease-related hospitalizations in the U.S. Cellulitis can be challenging to diagnose since it lacks pathognomonic findings. We reviewed all articles on cellulitis within the last 20 years that included a statistical analysis, with odds ratios (OR), of specific clinical features of cellulitis. We then constructed a mnemonic encompassing the features with the highest odds ratios. Our mnemonic is CELLULITIS for cellulitis history, edema, local warmth, lymphangitis, unilateral, leukocytosis, injury, tender, instant onset, and systemic signs. The first characteristic has the highest OR and may be the easiest to recall: past episode(s) of cellulitis.
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- Division of Dermatology, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.
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Springer Medizin. Knoten am Arm: Von der Weide mitgebracht? MMW Fortschr Med 2018; 160:51. [PMID: 30542858 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-018-1237-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Jenni F, Rampini S. [Not Available]. Praxis (Bern 1994) 2017; 106:911-918. [PMID: 28830325 DOI: 10.1024/1661-8157/a002766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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Zusammenfassung. Zusammenfassung: Inguinal vergrösserte Lymphknoten stellen nach zervikalen Lymphadenopathien die zweithäufigste Lokalisation regionaler Lymphadenopathien dar. Die Differenzialdiagnose ist breit und geht von harmlosen lokalen Läsionen im Drainagegebiet über Infektionen wie insbesondere sexuell übertragbare Erkrankungen bis hin zu malignen Erkrankungen. Wegweisend im Abklärungsalgorithmus sind insbesondere eine fundierte Anamnese, die Klinik sowie im Weiteren spezifische Laboruntersuchungen und bei begründetem Verdacht oder verbleibender Unklarheit die Feinnadelpunktion bzw. Lymphknotenexzisionsbiopsie. Das folgende CME gibt eine Übersicht über die Differenzialdiagnose und weist eine mögliche Abklärungsstrategie auf.
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- Fabienne Jenni
- 1 Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Universitätsspital Zürich
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- 1 Klinik und Poliklinik für Innere Medizin, Universitätsspital Zürich
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- Mitsuhito Ota
- Department of Dermatology, Chitose City Hospital, Hokkou 2, Chitose, Japan
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Füeßl HS. [Emergency checklist: Acute lymphangitis]. MMW Fortschr Med 2016; 158:65. [PMID: 27271418 DOI: 10.1007/s15006-016-8384-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/06/2023]
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- Shota Takashima
- Department of Dermatology, Chitose City Hospital, Chitose 066-8550, Japan
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- Department of Dermatology, Chitose City Hospital, Chitose 066-8550, Japan
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Papeš D, Altarac S, Antabak A, Savić I. Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis. Acta Dermatovenerol Croat 2015; 23:150-151. [PMID: 26228831] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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- Dino Papeš
- Dino Papeš, MD, Department of Surgery, University Hospital Center Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, Zagreb, Croatia;
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Babu AK, Krishnan P, Andezuth DD. Sclerosing lymphangitis of penis - literature review and report of 2 cases. Dermatol Online J 2014; 20:13030/qt7gq9h1v9. [PMID: 25046462] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2014] [Accepted: 07/15/2014] [Indexed: 06/03/2023] Open
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Sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is a condition related to vigorous sexual activity, manifesting as an asymptomatic firm cord -like swelling around the coronal sulcus of the penis. Since, it is self-limiting, only reassurance along with abstinence from sexual activity are required. In addition to reporting two new cases, we review and discuss the medical literature for this condition.
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Karaman A, Başkol M, Deniz K, Dönmez H, Gürsoy S, Güven K, Ozbakır O, Yücesoy M. Lymphoma-like presentation of hepatocellular carcinoma. Turk J Gastroenterol 2013; 24:194-196. [PMID: 23934475] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/02/2023]
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Felderhof JM, Quint KD, Marijnen CAM. [A woman with a blue discolouration of the skin]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2013; 157:A5188. [PMID: 23328018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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A 86-year-old woman with a medical history of disseminated conjunctival melanoma presented with a progressive blue discolouration of the skin, which was initially attributed to a radiation dermatitis. However, histopathological examination of palpable firm nodules demonstrated lymphangitis melanomatosis.
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Moubax K, Wuyts W, Vandecaveye V, Prenen H. Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a primary manifestation of gastric carcinoma in a young adult: a case report and review of the literature. BMC Res Notes 2012; 5:638. [PMID: 23158653 PMCID: PMC3519516 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-5-638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2012] [Accepted: 11/15/2012] [Indexed: 12/14/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a manifestation of gastric carcinoma is rare. The presenting symptoms are misleading and nonspecific, often resulting in delayed diagnosis. CASE PRESENTATION We present a case of a 24 year old male with progressive dyspnea. Initial radiologic assessment suggested interstitial lung disease, which was subsequently treated with antibiotics and corticosteroids. However, endoscopy and whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging revealed a metastatic gastric cancer with the presence of lymphangitic carcinomatosis. CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis is a rare manifestation of metastatic gastric cancer. Patients present with severe but non-specific respiratory complaints. Definitive diagnosis can be achieved by transbronchial biopsy. Prognosis is poor and optimal treatment is not defined. Whole body diffusion-weighted magnetic resonance imaging is a promising imaging tool for the diagnosis of metastatic gastric cancer.
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- Kim Moubax
- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Leuven, Digestive Oncology Unit, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Pneumology, University Hospitals Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Department of Gastroenterology, University Hospitals Leuven, Digestive Oncology Unit, Herestraat 49, 3000, Leuven, Belgium
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Welch J, Welsh G. Lymphangitis carcinomatosis mimicking miliary tuberculosis. N Z Med J 2008; 121:123-125. [PMID: 19079445] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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- John Welch
- Emergency Department, Wairau Hospital, PO Box 46, Blenheim, New Zealand.
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Mateos Blanco J, Ramírez Zambrana A, Molina Suárez JL, Alarcón del Viejo C, Cabello Padial J, Mariño del Real J, Laguna Pérez E. [Non venereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis. Case report]. ARCH ESP UROL 2007; 60:298-300. [PMID: 17601307 DOI: 10.4321/s0004-06142007000300013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVE We report a clinical case with a diagnosis of nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis and revision of the literature existing on this pathology. CLINICAL CASE We describe the case of a 28 years old man who has presented for 10 days an induration of cartilaginous consistence next to the sulcus coronarius penis and symptomatic during the erections, compatible with the diagnosis of sclerosing lymphangitis. RESULTS Sexual abstinence was recommended and we kept an expectating attitude so ceasing the process after 4 weeks. CONCLUSIONS Nonveneral sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is a process of unknown etiology, related to an increase of sexual activity, which is during the erection and it has a self-limited character, so the initial treatment is conservative.
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- Jesús Mateos Blanco
- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Infanta Cristina, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Badajoz, Badajoz, España.
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Füessl HS. [Emergency checklist: acute lymphangitis]. MMW Fortschr Med 2007; 149:41. [PMID: 17668749] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023]
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- H S Füessl
- Leiter Somatischer Querschnittsbereich, Isar-Amper-Klinikum, Klinikum München-Ost, Haar.
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van der Steeg HJJ, Roumen RMH. [Diagnostic image (294). A man with a painful, red, swollen finger]. Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd 2006; 150:2196. [PMID: 17061431] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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A 35-year-old man presented with a tendineal panaritium and lymphangitis of his arm caused by a group A beta-haemolytic streptococcal infection after an accidental splinter injury.
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Zhang K, Huang Y. [Clinical features and diagnosis of pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis]. Ai Zheng 2006; 25:1127-30. [PMID: 16965655] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC) is a special type of pulmonary metastasis of carcinoma. It is easy to be misdiagnosed as other pulmonary interstitial diseases. This study was to discuss the clinical features of PLC, and provide experience information for diagnosis, differentiated diagnosis, and evaluation of prognosis of PLC. METHODS A retrospective comparison analysis was performed on 43 PLC patients with pathologic diagnosis and 46 patients with other pulmonary interstitial diseases with clear etiology in the first affiliated hospital of Sun Yat-sen University within the past decade. RESULTS In PLC group, 20 patients were found with primary lung cancer; 23 patients were found with primary non-pulmonary carcinoma: 9 cases of breast cancer, 8 cases of large intestinal carcinoma, and 6 cases of gastric carcinoma. The changes of imaging included linear and radiating appearances from the hilum to the outer part even extending to the pleura with nodules, ground-glass opacity of the lung. Enlargement of lymph nodes in mediastinum was present in 51.2% (22/43) and that in pleural effusion was present in 53.5% (23/43) of patients. Extrapulmonary manifestations (metastasis) included 19 cases (44.2%) of lymph nodes to the supraclavicular region, axillary fossa, and post-peritoneal region, 15 cases (34.9%) to the pleura, 9 cases (20.9%) to the bones, 6 cases (14.0%) to the liver, 3 cases (7.0%) to the pericardium, and 3 cases (7.0%) to the brain. The elevated serum level of CEA was commonly observed (23/43, 53.5%). Respiratory manifestations of PLC, such as coughing, panting, dyspnea, and so on, could not be cured by anti-spasm treatment. The development of PLC was so progressive that 31 patients (72.1%) were followed for only 2-7 months before death. The changes of imaging in other pulmonary interstitial disease group included irregular linear or reticular appearances, enlargement of lymph nodes in the mediastinum and hilum, and extrapulmonary manifestations like pleural effusion were not observed. Respiratory manifestations, such as coughing, panting, dyspnea, and so on, could be cured by anti-spasm treatment. Moreover, the development of PLC was relatively slow. CONCLUSIONS PLC often occurs in patients with primary carcinoma in lung, breast, large intestine, stomach, and so on. More attention should be paid to the diagnosis of PLC in patients who have pulmonary interstitial lesions as described above, and whose respiratory symptoms could not be relieved by anti-spasm treatment and developed progressively. The prognosis of PLC is poor.
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- Kong Zhang
- Department of Internal Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510080, P. R. China.
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Falagas ME, Bliziotis IA, Kapaskelis AM. Red streaks on the leg. Lymphangitis. Am Fam Physician 2006; 73:1061-2. [PMID: 16570742] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/08/2023]
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Ameni G, Terefe W, Hailu A. Histofarcin test for the diagnosis of epizootic lymphangitis in Ethiopia: development, optimisation, and validation in the field. Vet J 2006; 171:358-62. [PMID: 16490721 DOI: 10.1016/j.tvjl.2004.10.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/11/2004] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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Histofarcin, a skin test antigen for the diagnosis of epizootic lymphangitis, was locally produced from the mycelial form of Histoplasma capsulatum var. farciminosum (HCF) in disease-endemic districts of Ethiopia and tested for its application in the field between April 2002 and May 2003. The test was evaluated using 108 mules, 84 in endemic and 24 in disease-free districts. Microscopic and mycological examinations of clinical lesions were used as the "gold standard" for the validation of the test. The concentration of histofarcin that caused an optimum reaction was 0.2-0.4 mg/mL in a 0.1 mL dose and this was attained 24-48 h post-injection. The sensitivity and specificity of the histofarcin test were 90.3% (CI = 73.1, 97.5) and 69% (95%, CI = 48.1, 84.9%) in disease-endemic districts. On the other hand, specificity was 100% (CI=94.8, 100) in disease-free districts. Positive and negative predictive values of the histofarcin test were 77.78% (95% CI = 60.4, 89.3) and 85.71% (95% CI = 62.6, 96.2), respectively. A marginal substantial agreement (kappa = 0.61, P = 0.0000) was observed between the clinical status and the result of the histofarcin test. A large proportion (31%) of 'false positives' was recorded in endemic districts, which could be due to the pre-clinical stage of the disease. The latter ended in lower specificity and positive predictive value of the test since the true infection status of a 'false positive' could not be known on the basis of clinical features. Therefore, standard test validation procedures including slaughtering and isolation of HCF is required. After proper validation, we conclude that the histofarcin test could play a significant role in detecting early infection, and differentiating of EL from glanders, ulcerative lymphangitis, and sporotrichosis.
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- Gobena Ameni
- Institute of Pathobiology, Addis Ababa University, P.O. Box 1176, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
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Cantalejo C, Fernández-Crehuet JL, Marcos A, Rodríguez-Pichardo A, Camacho F. [Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis: presentation of a clinical case]. Actas Dermosifiliogr 2006; 96:395-7. [PMID: 16476262 DOI: 10.1016/s0001-7310(05)73099-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is an infrequent process that affects the distal lymphatics of this organ. It is characterized by the sudden appearance of a translucent and indurated cord on the coronal sulcus. Its etiology is unknown, although it has been related to microtraumas in the area after intense sexual activity. It is a benign, self-resolving process, so it is not necessary to perform a biopsy in early stages, and initial treatment should be conservative. We present a new case of this disease and discuss its etiopathogenic, clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic characteristics.
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- Carolina Cantalejo
- Servicio de Dermatología, Hospital Universitario Virgen Macarena, Sevilla, Spain.
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Gupta PR, Joshi N, Meena RC, Ali M. Asymptomatic lymphangitis carcinomatosis due to squamous cell lung carcinoma. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2005; 47:121-3. [PMID: 15832957] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Lymphangitis carcinomatosa most commonly due to primary malignancy originating in the breast, stomach, pleura and prostate but may also originate from the lung itself. It is clinically characterised by progressing dyspnoea with or without cough even at an early stage. We report the case of a patient with squamous cell lung cancer presenting with asymptomatic lymphangitis carcinomatosa.
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- P R Gupta
- Department of Chest Diseases and TB, S.M.S. Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
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Ray P, Lefort Y, Beigelman C, Finet JF, Riou B. Two cases of acute respiratory failure due to carcinomatous lymphangitis in HIV patients. Intensive Care Med 2004; 30:1956-9. [PMID: 15378237 PMCID: PMC7095269 DOI: 10.1007/s00134-004-2355-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2003] [Accepted: 05/21/2004] [Indexed: 12/02/2022]
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In HIV-infected patients, acute respiratory failure is usually due to infectious pneumonia. In this report, we describe two cases of acute respiratory failure in HIV patients with clinical presentation suggesting infectious pneumonia. In both cases, the clinical condition deteriorated and death occurred after several days despite therapy. In both cases bronchial biopsies confirmedbronchogenic carcinoma responsible for carcinomatous lymphangitis.
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- Patrick Ray
- Emergency department, GH Pitié-Salpêtrière, Assistance Publique-Hôpitaux de Paris, 47-83 boulevard de l'hôpital, 75013 Paris, France.
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Storck K, Crispens M, Brader K. Squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix presenting as lymphangitic carcinomatosis: a case report and review of the literature. Gynecol Oncol 2004; 94:825-8. [PMID: 15350381 DOI: 10.1016/j.ygyno.2004.06.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2004] [Indexed: 10/26/2022]
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BACKGROUND Lymphangitic carcinomatosis (LC) secondary to carcinoma of the cervix is rare. The presenting symptoms are misleading and nonspecific, which often leads to delayed diagnosis. CASE We present the case of a 24-year-old woman with dyspnea and lower back pain, who was found to have stage IIIb squamous cell carcinoma of the cervix complicated by pulmonary LC. CONCLUSIONS Pulmonary LC is a rare but important manifestation of metastatic cervical cancer. Patients present with severe respiratory compromise, which mimics other, more common disease states. Diagnosis can be achieved by transbronchial biopsy. Optimal treatment of the patient with LC is not well defined, but a trial of chemotherapy and/or intravenous steroids may be warranted. Prognosis for this condition is poor.
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- Kristina Storck
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN 37232, USA
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An apparently healthy 46-year-old woman was admitted because of progressive shortness of breath that had begun 2 months before her admission. Physical examination revealed a patient with respiratory distress, tachycardia, and mild jugular venous distention; otherwise, results were unremarkable. Our investigation revealed hypoxia and severe pulmonary hypertension with signs of right heart dysfunction, but no primary cause was found. The patient died 5 days after admission. Autopsy revealed pulmonary lymphangitis carcinomatosis caused by papillary carcinoma. No primary tumor was found.
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- Itay Maza
- Department of Internal Medicine B, Rambam Medical Center, Haifa, Israel
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Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD), also known as histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis, was initially described as a distinct histologic pattern of lymphadenitis generally associated with a benign self-limited clinical course. While most common in Southeast Asia, where KFD was initially described in 1972 in young women, this lesion has since been reported in patients of virtually any age, gender, or ethnic background from a variety of geographic locations, including the United States. In addition, cases showing extranodal involvement have been described. The spectrum of clinical and histologic features associated with this disorder suggest that KFD more likely represents a common pattern of response to a variety of etiologic factors rather than a single clinicopathologic entity. In this review, the characteristic clinical, laboratory, histologic, and immunophenotypic features of this disorder are described, with emphasis on differential diagnosis with other types of necrotizing lymphadenitis and with malignant lymphoma. Unusual clinical presentations and features of disease when present at extranodal sites are also reviewed.
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- Mihaela Onciu
- Department of Pathology, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, Tennessee 38105, USA.
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Voskis-Runkevich MN. [Some clinical and radiographic features of tuberculosis in young adults and its early diagnosis]. Probl Tuberk 2003:3-5. [PMID: 12561630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2023]
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Clinical and X-ray findings were analyzed in 123 patients aged 18-35 years who suffered from primary tuberculosis. Adenopathy was infrequently encountered and in most patients it appeared as multiple pulmonary forms. Some specific features were revealed. There were seldom limited processes and predominantly exudative and necrotic forms involving mainly the lower lobe. The characteristic features were the frequent involvement of the sixth segment of one or two lungs in the process and the upper-lobar tuberculosis. In 79.7% of the examinees, areas of tuberculous lymphangitis were defined, which preceded the process in some patients or accompanied it or were identified after resorption of parenchymatous changes in other patients. The above specific features of pulmonary processes may be useful for early diagnosis of primary diagnosis in young adults.
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Mariño del Real J, Murillo Mirat J, Caballero Gómez M, Mateos Blanco J, Toledo Serrano MJ, Abengozar García-Moreno A, Izquierdo Hidalgo J. [Non-venereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis. Report of two clinical cases]. Actas Urol Esp 2002; 26:215-7. [PMID: 12053523 DOI: 10.1016/s0210-4806(02)72760-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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Nonvenereal sclerosing lymphangitis of the penis is a rare condition that preferably affects men aged between 20 and 40 years, and it is appeared like a hard cord or a nodular lesion in the sulcus coronarius penis. It is believed that it has origin in lymph vessels of the penis. Usually it is resolved in a self-limited way, so the initial treatment is conservative. We report two cases, and some etiopathogenic, diagnosis and therapeutic aspects are discussed.
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- J Mariño del Real
- Servicio de Urología, Hospital Regional Universitario Infanta Cristina, Badajoz
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Boudreau LA, Pinto A. Acute lymphangitis mimicking mechanical neck pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2001; 24:474-6. [PMID: 11562656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To discuss acute lymphangitis as a potentially serious infection that can mimic mechanical musculoskeletal pain. CLINICAL FEATURES A 27-year-old male plant worker had right-sided neck pain. Numerous lesions on the patient's scalp were observed, but were not considered to be related to the chief complaint. INTERVENTION AND OUTCOME Conservative therapy was initiated to address what was thought to be mechanical neck pain. Shortly after the initial visit, it became evident that the source of the neck pain was infection because lymphangitis developed. Antibiotic therapy was initiated and complete resolution of the complaint occurred within 1 week. CONCLUSION Primary contact practitioners should consider all aspects of the patient history and physical findings when formulating a diagnosis. This is especially important in the case of patients presenting with lymphangitis because mismanagement could have serious consequences. The importance of a good patient history and team approach to care is demonstrated by this case.
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- L A Boudreau
- Clinical Sciences Resident, Department of Graduate Studies and Research, Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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A 41-year-old woman was admitted with rapidly worsening dyspnea. Echocardiography disclosed interventricular septal flattening and a markedly decreased left ventricle, although left ventricular contraction remained normal. Computed tomography of the chest demonstrated slightly dilated main pulmonary arteries and fine reticulonodular densities in the lung. Examination of a transbronchial lung biopsy specimen revealed carcinomatous lymphangitis, and the patient died 7 days after admission. The clinical presentation of this patient was difficult to discriminate from that seen with pulmonary thromboembolism.
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- Y Koutaki
- Department of Internal Medicine, Karatsu Red Cross Hospital, Saga, Japan
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Tabacu E, Mitrea M, Galie N. [Paraneoplastic thrombosis of subclavian and right internal jugular veins. Clinical case]. Pneumologia 2001; 50:106-8. [PMID: 11584669] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/21/2023]
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A clinical case of the "Paraneoplasic thrombosis of subclavian vein and right internal jugular vein", is presented at a young patient, with right lung carcinomatous lymphangitis, clinically confirmed by BAL with probable prostatic point of start.
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- E Tabacu
- Institutul Naţional de Pneumologie Marius Nasta Bucureşti
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Hudgins PA. Nodal and nonnodal inflammatory processes of the pediatric neck. Neuroimaging Clin N Am 2000; 10:181-92, ix. [PMID: 10658161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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In the pediatric neck, inflammatory processes are common and usually are nodal in origin. Virtually every pediatric infection, including viral diseases, can result in dramatic cervical adenopathy. The differential diagnosis for a dominant pediatric node, however, is different from that in adults, with neoplastic disease occurring less frequently. When nonnodal cervical infections or abcesses occur, it is important to identify the source and involvement of major vessels, the airway, and the mediastinum. This article reviews common nodal processes and the complications of suppurative adenopathy. Nodal and nonnodal inflammatory processes are discussed, with emphasis on the clinical presentation and common imaging findings.
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- P A Hudgins
- Department of Radiology, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.
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Liau CT, Jung SM, Lim KE, Shih HN. Pulmonary lymphangitic sarcomatosis from cutaneous angiosarcoma: an unusual presentation of diffuse interstitial lung disease. Jpn J Clin Oncol 2000; 30:37-9. [PMID: 10770568 DOI: 10.1093/jjco/hyd005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/12/2022] Open
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Pulmonary lymphangitic sarcomatosis (PLS) is not much recognized clinically although it shows similar pathological patterns and diagnostic features to pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC). We report a case with hand angiosarcoma whose chest X-ray findings revealed a diffuse interstitial pattern consistent with lymphangitic spreading. The final diagnosis was made by open lung biopsy. The clinical, diagnostic and pathological features of this disease process are reviewed.
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- C T Liau
- Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan.
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al-Ani FK. Epizootic lymphangitis in horses: a review of the literature. REV SCI TECH OIE 1999; 18:691-9. [PMID: 10588013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/14/2023]
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Epizootic lymphangitis is a relatively common infectious disease of horses and other liquids in certain parts of the world. The infection rate varies according to the geographic area and the age of the animal. The disease is most commonly characterised by a cord-like appearance of the subcutaneous lymphatic and cutaneous pyogranulomas, the discharge from which contains spherical or pear-shaped bodies of the causal agent, Histoplasma farciminosum. Diagnosis can be made by the demonstration of typical organisms in stained smears, culture and tissue sections. Serological tests and a skin hypersensitivity test have been described. Amphotericin B is the drug of choice for the treatment of clinical cases. An attenuated vaccine and a killed formalized vaccine are available and can be used in endemic areas to control the disease.
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- F K al-Ani
- Department of Veterinary Clinical Science, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan
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Hominal S, Falchero L, Perol M, Guérin JC. [Carcinomatous lymphangitis]. Presse Med 1999; 28:979-84. [PMID: 10366939] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/12/2023] Open
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DEFINITION Carcinomatous lymphangitis is a radioclinical entity accounting for about 8% of all cases of lung metastasis defined as the presence of tumoral cells in lymph vessels and lung interstitium. DIAGNOSIS Biopsy specimens or bronchial brushings obtained by fibroendoscopy or bronchioalveolar lavage fluid usually reveal adenocarcinoma. PRACTICAL MANAGEMENT In clinical practice, the patient presents with dyspnea and non-specific infiltration on the chest x-ray. The clinical situation worsens rapidly. Millimetric CT-scan shows highly suggestive polygonal images in the subpleural area. Respiratory function tests may be helpful for the differential diagnosis, particularly in difficult cases, showing a mixed ventilation disorder without altered carbon monoxide diffusion and hypoxemia at rest without hypercapnia. SEARCH FOR THE PRIMARY CANCER Primary lesions must be identified for specific treatment. Pathology findings help guide the search. Despite the highly unfavorable prognosis (median survival = 3 months), etiological treatment when possible can improve quality of life and possibly survival. Symptomatic treatment is indicated and must be adapted to each individual case.
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- S Hominal
- Service de pneumologie, Hôpital de la Croix-Rousse, Lyon
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Honda O, Johkoh T, Ichikado K, Yoshida S, Mihara N, Higashi M, Tomiyama N, Maeda M, Hamada S, Naito H, Takeuchi N, Yamamoto S, Nakamura H. Comparison of high resolution CT findings of sarcoidosis, lymphoma, and lymphangitic carcinoma: is there any difference of involved interstitium? J Comput Assist Tomogr 1999; 23:374-9. [PMID: 10348442 DOI: 10.1097/00004728-199905000-00010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 44] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to determine distinguishing features of three diseases that are distributed along the lymphatics. METHOD CT scans of 40 patients with lymphangitic carcinomatosis, 41 with sarcoidosis, and 44 with malignant lymphoma were retrospectively reviewed. We evaluated the degree of involvement of the interlobular septa, bronchovascular structures, subpleural interstitium, and other CT findings. RESULTS The number of thickened interlobular septa and the extent of involvement of the subpleural interstitium in lymphangitic carcinomatosis were higher than those in sarcoidosis and malignant lymphoma (p<0.0001). Nodules of >1 cm in diameter were more often seen in malignant lymphoma (41.0%) than in the other two diseases (p < 0.001). Bilateral distribution was more common in sarcoidosis (100%) than in the others (p<0.001). CONCLUSION The major difference among lymphangitic carcinomatosis, sarcoidosis, and malignant lymphoma is the greater involvement of the interlobular septa and subpleural interstitium in lymphangitic carcinomatosis than in either sarcoidosis or malignant lymphoma.
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- O Honda
- Department of Radiology, Osaka University Medical School, Suita, Japan
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Takahashi H. [Acute superficial lymphangitis]. Ryoikibetsu Shokogun Shirizu 1999:597-8. [PMID: 10088482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/11/2023]
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- H Takahashi
- Department of Dermatology, Teikyo University School of Medicine
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The lymphocutaneous syndrome can be caused by a number of diverse microorganisms requiring very different antimicrobial therapy for resolution. The epidemiology and geographic occurrence of the infection often can provide important first clues to the microbiologic etiology. Accurate diagnosis can be accomplished usually by punch or wedge biopsy of a primary lesion or proximal subcutaneous nodule submitted for histopathologic examination and culture. The microbiology laboratory staff should be alerted to the diagnostic possibilities so that appropriate cultural and incubation techniques, procedures, and precautions can be initiated. Provision of a correct microbiologic diagnosis and institution of appropriate antimicrobial therapy will result in a complete cure in almost all instances. Adjunctive surgical debridement may be required for certain organisms such as Nocardia or Mycobacterium chelonae.
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- R A Smego
- Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology, University of the Witwatersrand, Faculty of Health Sciences, Johannesburg, Republic of South Africa
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Gao Z, Deng X, Cao Z. [Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis]. Zhonghua Jie He He Hu Xi Za Zhi 1998; 21:739-41. [PMID: 11480078] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/20/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the clinical manifestations of pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis (PLC), to analyse its associated diagnostic methods, and to improve the understanding of PLC and its diagnosis. METHOD Retrospective analysis of 4 cases of PLC and review of the literature. RESULT The clinical manifestations of PLC include: (1) dyspnea and cough; (2) normal or restrictive pattern ventilation; (3) diffuse or local reticulonodular infiltrates in the lung like interstitial fibrosis and pleural effusion on chest radiograph; (4) CT and high-resolution CT (HRCT) scans reveal a beaded chain appearance caused by uneven thickening of the interlobular septa and pleural membrane, polygonal thickening of bronchovascular bundles, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy as well. CONCLUSION These clinical data suggest that any manifestations similar to pulmonary interstitial fibrosis complicated with pleural effusion and paratracheal lymphadenopathy should be further differentiated from PLC by HRCT and pleural-lung tissue biopsy.
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- Z Gao
- Departments of Respiratory Medicine and Pathology, People's Hospital, Beijing Medical University, Beijing 100044
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