Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare anaerobic infection with non specific clinical and
radiographic presentations that delay diagnosis. Throughout literature, a significant number of …

Introduction: The C - reactive protein (CRP) is a sensitive and specific marker of acute phase
of inflammation.Its rate increases particularly in bacterial infections. Aim: To evaluate the …

Drug‐induced tubulointerstitial nephritis is an uncommon complication in patients on anti‐tuberculosis
therapy that can lead to permanent kidney damage. Rifampicin is the most …

Tuberculous pericarditis (TBP) is one of the most important causes of pericarditis in developing
countries in which tuberculosis remains a public health problem. We report the case of a …

A 67-year old man presented with cough, weight loss and night sweats. Fiberoptic
bronchoscopy did not show any abnormality. Chest computed tomography scan revealed …

Background Asthma is a frequent pathology all over the world. The patient well-being becomes
an aim to achieve in th management of a patient with asthma. Thus, the factors affecting …

Background: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a common and potentially fatal complication
in patients with lung cancer. This study aimed to develop and validate a risk score for early …

A syndrome associating an upper-lobe emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis of the lower lung
was recently characterized. Few cases were identified in the literature. We report a case of …

Introduction: Length of hospital stay (LOS) in patients with community-acquired pneumonia (CAP)
is variable and directly related to medical costs. Accurate estimation of LOS on …

Introduction: The diagnosis of bronchiectasis is increasing with the application of high resolution
chest CT (HRCT). There are few reports on the correlation between HRCT images and …