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Giant Intrapulmonary Mature Teratoma with Thoracostomy Intervention: A Rare Case Report Indriani, Sri Indah; Simatupang, Elvando Tunggul Mauliate; Bergant, Briliant; Makmur, Andreas; Rangkuti, Ina Farida
Malang Respiratory Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2024): March 2024 Edition
Publisher : Universitaas Brawijaya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mrj.2024.006.01.06

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Background: Teratoma usually found in mediastinum and rarely found in the lung. Mature teratomas are the most common histological type of germ cell tumours, followed by seminoma. First case reported by Mohr in 1839 and until now only few cases of intrapulmonary teratomas have been reported. Case: A man, 64-years old man, nonsmoker complains of shortness of breath since 6 months and worsened in a week. Patient had history medication for tuberculosis in 2019. Chest Contrast CT-Scan showed hypodense mass and suggestive for benign left lung tumor. TTNA were performed and suggestive for teratoma. Joint conference with several department agree to proceed with thoracostomy. Thoracostomy with wide excision been done to remove the mass and examined for anatomic pathology then confirmed for mature teratoma. During thoracostomy, we cannot removed 100% of the tumor because it adhesive with aorta and parietal pleura. Patient treated in ICU and worsens. Unfortunately, patient passed away four days later. Conclusion: Teratoma is rarely found inside of the lung. Early diagnosis and resection of intrapulmonary teratoma is critical to prevent complications and provide definitive treatment.
Overlapping of Intestinal Tuberculosis with Typhoid Fever as Initial Diagnosis: A Case Report Simatupang, Elvando Tunggul Mauliate; Simbolon, Rohani Lasmaria; Bet, Anwar; Makmur, Andreas; Simatupang, Elcia
Malang Respiratory Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2024): September 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.21776/ub.mrj.2024.006.02.03

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Background: Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis (ETB) cases have increased to 20-30% of all Pulmonary Tuberculosis (PTB) cases, including Intestinal Tuberculosis (ITB). Overlap between ITB and Typhoid Fever (TF) leads to Diagnostic Delays in ITB. Endoscopic and histopathological examinations are needed as diagnostic support, so comprehensive examination and clinical evaluation are necessary. Accurate diagnosis and management will have significant implications for patient survival. Case: A 23-year-old male patient complained of shortness of breath for three weeks. Previously fever, night shivering, loss of appetite, and weight loss were also experienced. A history of previous hospitalization involving abdominal colic complaints, the patient should be hospitalized twice. Repeated administration of antibiotics with TF diagnosis did not show any clinical improvement. The suspicion of ITB was proven after obtaining positive results from Genexpert (GE) of Faeces and clinical response after Anti Tuberculosis Drugs (ATD) administration. Overall, there were clinical, laboratory and radiological improvements in patients with clinical abdominal colic and fever experienced in the last 2 months. Conclusion: Challenge ATD delivery and GE of Faeces can be used as an indicator of suspects ITB so overlap between ITB and TF can be predicted. A comparative diagnostic study of abdominal colic and recurrent fever should also be extended so that it can be continued with several diagnostic support.