Fulminant respiratory failure due to progressive metastatic pulmonary calcification with no predisposing factors after successful renal transplantation: A case report

2016 ◽  
Vol 20 (8) ◽  
pp. 1152-1156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuyuki Ueno ◽  
Masaki Shimizu ◽  
Akio Uchiyama ◽  
Kiyoshi Hatasaki
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Predisposing Factors ◽  
Pulmonary Calcification ◽  
Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification

scholarly journals METASTATIC PULMONARY CALCIFICATION AS A CAUSE OF FULMINANT RESPIRATORY FAILURE IN A 38-YEAR-OLD DIALYSIS PATIENT

CHEST Journal ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 160 (4) ◽  
pp. A772
Author(s):  
Vishal Patel ◽  
Debby Chung ◽  
Michelle Miles ◽  
Sharareh Shahangian ◽  
Donna Varela
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Dialysis Patient ◽  
Pulmonary Calcification ◽  
Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification

Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification With Coexisting Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia: A Case Report

2019 ◽  
Vol 152 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. S52-S52
Author(s):  
Arati Inamdar ◽  
Rajiv Pulinthanathu
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Ct Scan ◽  
Interstitial Pneumonia ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Ground Glass ◽  
Rapid Progression ◽  
Pulmonary Calcification ◽  
Nonspecific Interstitial Pneumonia ◽  
The Right ◽  
Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification

Abstract Patients with underlying chronic kidney disease (CKD) often have elevated serum calcium and parathyroid hormones due to compromised kidney function. We present a case of a 63-year-old female nonsmoker with surgical history of three renal transplants (at age 47, 51, and 58) along with thyroidectomy and parathyroidectomy who came to the emergency department with complaint of persistent dry cough and shortness of breath for the last 2 months. The patient had been on immunosuppressive drugs, tacrolimus, prednisolone, and mycophenolic acid since her first renal transplant as well as on cinacalcet after parathyroidectomy (at age 54). Initial computed tomography (CT) scan demonstrated ground-glass opacities in bilateral upper lobes while bronchoscopy revealed few inflammatory cells without any fungi or bacteria. Repeat CT scan performed 5 days later due to rapid progression of her clinical symptoms showed worsening of ground-glass opacities in bilateral upper lobes and new nodules in right middle and lower lung lobes. The wedge lung biopsy revealed metastatic pulmonary calcification (MPC) in the right upper lobe while nonspecific interstitial pneumonia (NISP) in the right lower lobe confirmed the coexistence of two different pathological processes most likely complicating the patient’s clinical symptoms. Despite comprehensive medical therapy, patient’s symptoms have been progressively worsening and she is currently undergoing evaluation for both renal and lung transplants. Our case report not only presents a rare case of MPC coexisting with NSIP but also sheds light on the associated morbidity due to pulmonary diseases in CKD patients.

scholarly journals Metastatic pulmonary calcification misdiagnosed as a fungal infection: A case report

2015 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 409-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
ZHIXIN LIANG ◽  
TIAN QIU ◽  
ZHIGANG ZHAO ◽  
LIANG'AN CHEN ◽  
DANYANG SHE
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Pulmonary Calcification ◽  
Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification

scholarly journals Metastatic pulmonary calcification after renal transplantation

1997 ◽  
Vol 10 (8) ◽  
pp. 1925-1927 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Murris-Espin ◽  
L. Lacassagne ◽  
A. Didier ◽  
J. J. Voigt ◽  
J. M. Cisterne ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renal Transplantation ◽  
Pulmonary Calcification ◽  
Metastatic Pulmonary Calcification

Case Report: Hemoptysis localization – hearing with your eyes

POCUS Journal ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 7
Author(s):  
Barry Chan, MD
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Respiratory Failure ◽  
Hemodynamic Instability ◽  
Clinical Vignette ◽  
Massive Hemoptysis ◽  
Airway Patency ◽  
Peripheral Site ◽  
Adventitious Sound

Clinical Vignette: 45 year old was transferred from a peripheral facility for acute massive hemoptysis though maintained sufficient airway patency with no evidence of hemodynamic instability or respiratory failure. Thoracic auscultation revealed vesicular breathing with no adventitious sound. CXR from the peripheral site was normal.

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