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Case Report: 43-years old-Male with Pulmonary Sequestration which Mimics Lung Tumor and Aspergillosis Rumaratu, Simon Petrus Hardiyanto; Setyawan, Ungky Agus; Wardhana, Koernia Kusuma; Erawati, Dini Rachma; Yudhanto, Hendy Setyo
Malang Respiratory Journal Vol. 4 No. 1 (2022): Vol. 4 No. 1
Publisher : Universitaas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mrj.2022.004.01.4

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Background: Pulmonary sequestration is a very rare congenital abnormality of the lung, which was responsible for 0.15-6.4% of all cases of congenital lung formation disorders. Pulmonary sequestration is often seen as recurrent pneumonia, accompanied by complaints of chest pain, shortness of breath and hemoptysis. Conventional angiography is the gold standard for diagnosing pulmonary sequestration and for demonstrating arterial supply and venous drainage. The optimal therapy for pulmonary sequestration is operative resection to avoid infection and damage to the lung parenchyma. Case Report: We reported a case of 43-years old-male with pulmonary sequestration, previously diagnosed with a lung tumor with massive left pleural effusion and pneumonia. A series of diagnostic tests found no malignant cells. During FNAB with CT scan guiding, we found an image of a fungus ball, thus, he was diagnosed with Aspergillosis. The patient was planned to undergo VATS. There were complications during the operation, thus, a lobectomy with an open thoracotomy was performed, and an arterial anomaly was found from the abdominal aorta. The operation was successful and the patient was able to carry on with his normal activities.Conclusion: Establishing a definite diagnosis of pulmonary sequestration is very difficult, and in this case, it was done through lobectomy with thoracotomy and through a multidisciplinary approach.
Persistent Pneumothorax in Neurofibromatosis Type-1 Simamora, Hustorio Aliongko; Djajalaksana, Susanthy; Chozin, Iin Noor; Erawati, Dini Rachma; Yudhanto, Hendy Setyo; Damanik, Gracelia Ruth Elisabeth; Dani, Adinda Amalia; Listyoko, Aditya Sri
Jurnal Respirasi Vol. 12 No. 1 (2026): January 2026
Publisher : Faculty of Medicine Universitas Airlangga

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20473/jr.v12-I.1.2026.64-70

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Introduction: Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF-1) is a rare autosomal dominant disorder. While typically recognized by its cutaneous features, pulmonary involvement, including apical cysts and basal interstitial fibrosis consistent with interstitial lung disease (ILD), can occur in up to 20% of patients. These manifestations create a predisposition to complications such as spontaneous pneumothorax. While this is relatively uncommon, occurring in approximately 1.5% of patients with NF-1, it represents a serious and potentially life-threatening complication when it does occur. Case: A 52-year-old male with a 20-pack-year smoking history and active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) presented with acute chest pain and dyspnea. Dermatological examination and skin biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of NF-1. A high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scan of the chest revealed multiple subpleural pulmonary cysts consistent with NF-1-related ILD, alongside findings suggestive of active TB. The patient was diagnosed with a secondary spontaneous pneumothorax (SSP), which proved to be persistent despite initial chest tube drainage, ultimately requiring surgical intervention. Conclusion: This case highlights that NF-1 is a significant underlying risk factor for persistent pneumothorax, particularly when co-existing with other conditions like active TB and a history of smoking. The chronic inflammation and parenchymal destruction associated with these comorbidities can exacerbate the inherent structural lung abnormalities in NF-1, leading to complex, difficult-to-manage clinical scenarios. Early recognition of pulmonary manifestations in patients with NF-1 is crucial for anticipating and managing severe complications.