Cryptogenic Fibrosing Pleuritis with Rapidly Progressive Restrictive Ventilatory Dysfunction
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DOI: 10.2169/internalmedicine.8758-21
Abstract: Cryptogenic bilateral fibrosing pleuritis is a rare condition, and its pathogenesis and clinical course are poorly understood, with no established therapy available. A 61-year-old man presented with bilateral pleural thickening and lymphocytic exudative effusions. The… read more here.
Keywords: pleuritis; pleuritis rapidly; fibrosing pleuritis; rapidly progressive ... See more keywords
Decortication, thoracic omentalization, and pericardiectomy for treatment of severe fibrosing pleuritis in a cat.
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DOI: 10.2460/javma.21.01.0018
Abstract: CASE DESCRIPTION A 5-year-old spayed female domestic shorthair cat was evaluated because of an acute onset of dyspnea and open-mouthed breathing. CLINICAL FINDINGS Thoracic radiography revealed pleural effusion and signs consistent with restrictive pleuritis, and… read more here.
Keywords: decortication; fibrosing pleuritis; cat; pleuritis ... See more keywords