May 29, 2023

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Spontaneous pneumothorax and systemic dissemination(Thyroid and Spleen) after receiving Tocilizumab:A case report

Invasive pulmonary aspergillosis in critical ill patients with viral pneumonia has been reported in the past and as well with Cov id-19 pneumonia. Such presentation was rarely reported in Cov id-19 patients who received Tocilizumab (IL-6, inhibitor) [1]. We are reporting an invasive pulmonary aspergillosis and spontaneous pneumothorax in a patient with severe covid pneumonia […]

Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis with Spontaneous pneumothorax and systemic dissemination(Thyroid and Spleen) after receiving Tocilizumab:A case report Read More »

Thymectomy in Red Cell Aplasia – a case report

1.1. Background: Pure Red Cell Aplasia (PRCA) is a very rare syndrome responsible for severe anemia due to absence or signifi cant reduction of erythroid precursors in the bone marrow. It’s eti ology is variable, ranging from a congenital disease to an acquired one. Secondary acquired PRCA may be associated with several conditions, including Thymic

Thymectomy in Red Cell Aplasia – a case report Read More »

Acute kidney injury in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery: a single center experience

1.1. Background: Cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) was one of the risk factors for acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients undergoing cardiac surgery. Previous studies indicated that the incidence of AKI in on-pump surgery varied from 1% to 64%, according to different criteria of AKI and types of surgery. Fuwai Hospital is a prominent center for cardiac

Acute kidney injury in patients undergoing on-pump cardiac surgery: a single center experience Read More »