Objective: Unilateral pulmonary artery agenesis (UPAA), a rare congenital anomaly that is
frequently associated with other cardiovascular abnormalities, is usually diagnosed in …

Unilateral primary pulmonary hypoplasia is rare in adulthood. It is usually present in the
neonatal period or in early childhood, and is characterized by a decreased number of bronchial …

Familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) is an autosomal recessive disease affecting predominantly
populations surrounding the Mediterranean basin. It is the most prevalent hereditary …

A 33-year-old, immunocompetent, female was hospitalized due to diabetic coma. After her
recovery, physical examination revealed Horner’s syndrome at the left. Chest radiograph …

There are few reported cases of clear cell tumor of the lung, a very rare benign mesenchymal
neoplasm. We describe a 41-year-old asymptomatic man who presented with a coin lesion …

The introduction of infliximab, an anti-TNF-α agent, in the treatment of rheumatic diseases
has offered important therapeutic advances in recent years. The main adverse effect from the …

Background Congenital bronchial atresia is a rare anomaly, which usually presents in
adulthood as an incidental finding on routine examinations. Case presentation In this report we …

To the Editor: Concerning the treatment options for emphysema discussed by Dr. Robert J.
McKenna, Jr., in the editorial ‘‘Bronchial Blockers for Lung Volume Reduction Surgery: Where …

Platypnea-orthodeoxia is a rare syndrome characterized by hypoxemia in the upright
position after pneumonectomy and relieved by recumbency. This syndrome is often a post-…

Background Sarcoidosis is rarely associated with a distinct disease. One disease infrequently
associated with sarcoidosis is psoriasis. Case presentation This case study describes a 38…