A sheep in wolf's clothing? Herpes-simplex-virus endobronchial pseudotumor
Central airway obstruction (CAO) is generally defined as airflow limitation due to >50 % occlusion and is most commonly due to malignant etiologies. However, benign etiologies, including herpes-simplex-virus (HSV) endobronchial pseudotumor, can occur. Due to the rarity of HSV causing airway obstr...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2024-01-01
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| Series: | Respiratory Medicine Case Reports |
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| Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213007124001345 |
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| Summary: | Central airway obstruction (CAO) is generally defined as airflow limitation due to >50 % occlusion and is most commonly due to malignant etiologies. However, benign etiologies, including herpes-simplex-virus (HSV) endobronchial pseudotumor, can occur. Due to the rarity of HSV causing airway obstruction, an evidence-based approach to the bronchoscopic resection and standardization of therapy after removal are lacking. Herein, we present a case of HSV pseudotumor successfully managed by argon-plasma-coagulation (APC) debulking via bronchoscopy and medical management with intravenous foscarnet due to failed treatment with acyclovir for previous HSV lesions. |
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| ISSN: | 2213-0071 |