Issue 21

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 […]

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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

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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

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A Tale of Two Abscesses: A Case Report of Recurrent Pyogenic Liver Abscess Formation After Successful Liver Transplantation

The development of pyogenic liver abscess (PLA) after liver transplant is rare. Studies have commonly reported hepatic artery thrombosis and biliary tract pathologies as risk factors for PLA formation. Whilst other modifiable etiologies include diabetes and immunosuppression. This is a case of a 71-year-old male with a history of hepatitis B, diabetes mellitus, and hepatocellular

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