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Pediatric PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Umbilical vein catheterization is widely used in neonatal units for critically ill neonates. It allows rapid central venous access for resuscitation, parenteral nutrition, medication, but may be associated with a risk of potentially life-threatening complications. Proper position of the umbilical venous catheter (UVC) is at the junction of inferior vena cava and right atrium. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Manuela Cucerea, Marta Simon, Monika Rusneac, Carmen Movileanu, Madalina Cioata, Luminita Zahiu, Laura SuciuNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Transplantation Case Report PosterSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Lung transplantation is considered a curative therapy for idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (IPAH). We report a case of recurrence of IPAH after lung transplantation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Tathagat Narula, Carol Farver, Serpil Erzurum, Micheala Aldred, Charles Lane, Marie Budev, Olufemi AkindipeNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Diffuse Lung Disease Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Rituximab is used to treat a multitude of malignant and autoimmune conditions. Non-infectious pulmonary complications of rituximab are rare. We present a case of hypersensitivity pneumonitis in a patient treated with rituximab who responded to prednisone. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Azzat Ali, Kevin Koehler, Konstantin Shilo, Karen WoodNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Infectious Diseases CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Propionibacterium acnes is a gram positive bacterium that is most commonly associated with the skin condition acne. P. acnes can be found in bronchoalveoloar lavage of approximately 70% of patients with sarcoidosis and is associated with disease activity [1]. It was isolated in high rates and concentrations from lymph nodes in sarcoidosis [2]. We present a case of mediastinal lymphadenopathy secondary to P. acnes in the absence of sarcoidosis. ⋯ This case illustrates the need to consider P. acnes in cases with mediastinal lymphadenopathy, even in the absence of sarcoidosis. Early diagnosis can lead to avoidance of unnecessary testing and early treatment.Reference #1: Hiramatsu, J, et al. Propionibacterium acnes DNA detected in bronchoalveolar lavage cells from patients with sarcoidosis. Sarcoidosis, vasculitis, and diffuse lung diseases 2003:197-203Reference #2: Nihon, N et al, The Journal of the Japanese Society of Internal Medicine (2003) 92: 7,1492-1497DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Anita Rajagopal, Krishnan RajagopalNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Several clinical and case studies show that short-term treatment with anti-fungal medication improved the clinical status of the disease. To further explore this, a study was undertaken where treated patients were followed till healing of the disease. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Marjeta Tercelj, Barbara Salobir, Mirjana Zupancic, Ragnar RylanderNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.