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Miscellaneous Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: ICU readmissions after lung transplantation (LTx) have increased over the years, as a consequence of expanded criteria for LTx-list inclusion, with higher severity scores of patients in the list, together with the use of marginal grafts. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Mauricio Acuña, Jordi Riera, Jordi Rello, Antonio RomanNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Lung Cancer IISESSION TYPE: Slide PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 12:15 PM - 01:15 PMPURPOSE: Biomarkers are of importance for understanding the biology of disease and in diagnosis and treatment planning. MicroRNAs are short non-coding ribonucleotide chains which modify the expression of multiple genes and pathways. MicroRNAs in BAL and bronchial washings may prove useful as prognostic/ predictive and monitoring markers. However, microRNA measurements in these samples have yet to be established. We present data from a pilot study in which microRNAs implicated in lung cancer were measured. ⋯ S. Kaduthanam: Grant monies (from sources other than industry): grant from federal ministry Ruprecht Kuner: Grant monies (from sources other than industry): grant from federal ministry The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amanda Tufman, Fernando Gamarra, Rosi Kiefl, Rudolf Huberresearch on potential biomarkers and pathogenesis of lung diseases.
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Tuberculosis Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Endobronchial tuberculosis (EBTB) is defined as tuberculosis infection of tracheobronchial tree with microbial and histopathological evidence. It is present in 10-40% of patients with active pulmonary tuberculosis, and it is often misdiagnosed as bronchial asthma or lung cancer. We report a patient with endobronchial tuberculosis with a metastasis-like lesion of thoracic vertebra (T11). ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Chhar Bun PaulNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Transplantation PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: Mild hypoxia has been seen in approximately one third of patients with chronic liver disease (CLD). Hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS) is an important cause in a patient with hypoxemia and CLD. HPS in patients with CLD modifies the line of management and determines the prognosis of the disease. HPS is characterized by arterial de-oxygenation, intrapulmonary vascular dilatation (IPVD) in the setting of liver disease. This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of HPS and to find predictive value of respiratory parameters in the diagnosis of HPS in patients admitted for liver transplant evaluation. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Amrut Sindhu Sanikop, Raj SinghNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Infectious Disease Case Reports Posters IIISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: The most common cause of granulomatous inflammation of lung in India is tuberculosis (TB), other etiologies need to be considered if the clinical scenario is not consistent with TB. We present an unusual cause of granuloma, which remained elusive for over two and half years. ⋯ Chronic aspergillosis presenting as lung and kidney mass in apparently immunocompetent host has been rarely reported. Fungal infections need to be considered as a cause of granulomatous inflammation even in tuberculosis endemic countries.Reference #1: Kang EY, Kim DH etal. Pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompetent hosts without underlying lesions of the lung: radiologic and pathologic findings.Am J Roentgenol. 2002 Jun;178(6):1395-9.Reference #2: Yoon SH, Park CM et al. Pulmonary aspergillosis in immunocompetent patients without air-meniscus sign and underlying lung disease: CT findings and histopathologic features. Acta Radiol. 2011 Sep 1;52(7):756-61.Reference #3: Myerson DA, Rosenfield AT. Renal aspergillosis: a report of two cases.J Can Assoc Radiol. 1977 Sep;28(3):214-6DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Vishwanath Gella, Srinivas Upendra, Adarsh BarwadNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.