Mostafa Aglan , Erin Spyropoulous , Joel Oster , Paul J. Hesketh , A.J. Piper-Vallillo
{"title":"Safety and efficacy of osimertinib 160 mg daily given concurrently with a strong CYP3A4 inducer","authors":"Mostafa Aglan , Erin Spyropoulous , Joel Oster , Paul J. Hesketh , A.J. Piper-Vallillo","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102200","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102200","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Osimertinib remains the standard first-line therapy for patients with advanced <em>EGFR</em>-mutant NSCLC, at least in part due to its improved CNS penetrance compared to earlier generation EGFR TKIs. Strong CYP3A4-inducing medications are known to reduce the effective concentration of osimertinib, prompting the recommendation to double the standard osimertinib dose from 80 to 160 mg daily. However, little is known about the real-world safety and efficacy of osimertinib given in combination with long term CYP3A4 inducer use. We detail, to our knowledge, the first reported case of a patient receiving an escalated osimertinib dosage concurrent with a potent CYP3A4 inducer.</div></div><div><h3>Case presentation</h3><div>A 69-year-old-female with a long-standing history of a seizure disorder was diagnosed with stage IV EGFR exon 19 deletion positive lung adenocarcinoma. After a failed trial to wean the patient off phenytoin, osimertinib at a dose of 160 mg in combination with phenytoin was recommended based on existing clinical guidelines. She achieved a partial response and continues with stable disease for more than 32 months from initiation of osimertinib. Additionally, she tolerated osimertinib well with minimal side effects although with persistent dyspnea of unclear etiology.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Our case illustrates that 160 mg of osimertinib administered concurrently with a strong CYP3A4 inducer can be given safely and with retained efficacy in treating CNS metastatic EGFR-positive non-small cell lung cancer.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 102200"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143800471","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Nouman Aziz , Waseem Nabi , Sukhrob Makhkamov , Sadhna Kumari , Dimitri Chepkunov , Daye Chung , Sonu Sahni
{"title":"Diagnostic challenges in pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis: A case report of nodular presentation in an adult","authors":"Nouman Aziz , Waseem Nabi , Sukhrob Makhkamov , Sadhna Kumari , Dimitri Chepkunov , Daye Chung , Sonu Sahni","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102245","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102245","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Adult pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis (PLCH) represents a poorly understood subset of LCH, primarily involving young to middle-aged smokers and accounting for approximately 3–5 % of adult diffuse lung diseases. This case report presents uncommon presentation of adult PLCH with nodular pulmonary lesions on a 40-year-old female with a history of asthma, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and smoking. CT chest confirmed multiple bilateral pulmonary nodules, with the largest measuring up to 12 mm. Biopsy of the lung nodules demonstrated Langerhans cell infiltration, with immunohistochemical staining positive for CD1a and S100, confirming the diagnosis of PLCH. The report underscores the importance of considering PLCH in the differential diagnosis of pulmonary nodules, particularly in patients with a significant smoking history, and contributes to the growing body of knowledge regarding the diverse presentations of LCH in adults.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"57 ","pages":"Article 102245"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144569888","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Reza jalli , Mohammad Javad Fallahi , Seyed Sina Dehghani
{"title":"From incidental findings to diagnosis: Adult presentation of asymptomatic congenital lobar emphysema","authors":"Reza jalli , Mohammad Javad Fallahi , Seyed Sina Dehghani","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102231","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102231","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Congenital lobar emphysema (CLE) is a rare congenital lung anomaly that is typically diagnosed in infancy. Adult presentations are exceptionally uncommon, and most cases are discovered incidentally during imaging for unrelated conditions. We present two cases of CLE diagnosed in asymptomatic adults, emphasizing the critical role of imaging in diagnosis and outlining the considerations for conservative management. These cases contribute to the understanding of CLE in adult patients.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"56 ","pages":"Article 102231"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144084668","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Acute exacerbation of interstitial lung disease in a patient with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy: A case report","authors":"Koharu Harada , Takunori Ogawa , Ryosuke Nagaoka, Akihiko Kawana, Yoshifumi Kimizuka","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102295","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102295","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is a rare autoimmune neuropathy, and its association with interstitial lung disease (ILD) is extremely uncommon. Herein, we report the case of a 65-year-old woman with a long-standing history of CIDP who presented with simultaneous relapse of CIDP and acute exacerbation of ILD. The ILD exacerbation was resistant to high-dose corticosteroids, with worsening respiratory symptoms and progressive ground-glass opacities on imaging. Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG), administered 10 days after steroid initiation, resulted in significant clinical and radiological improvement in both ILD and neuropathy. This is the first reported case of acute exacerbation of CIDP-related ILD successfully treated with IVIG, which suggests a potential relationship between CIDP and ILD and suggests that IVIG may be a viable therapeutic option for steroid-resistant ILD exacerbations in patients with CIDP.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"58 ","pages":"Article 102295"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145099029","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Amina Pervaiz , Sharad Oli , Waed Alkaram , Shefali Godara , Suzanne M. Jacques , Khaled Alshabani
{"title":"A young female with multiple cavitary lung lesions","authors":"Amina Pervaiz , Sharad Oli , Waed Alkaram , Shefali Godara , Suzanne M. Jacques , Khaled Alshabani","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102182","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102182","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>A 21-year-old female with a history of HPV and recurrent laryngeal papillomatosis has required frequent removal of laryngeal papilloma through direct laryngoscopy and has been treated with interferon alpha since she was 7 months old. She now presented with worsening dyspnea, hemoptysis, night sweats and significant weight loss. Infectious work up was negative. CT thorax showed significantly increasing right lower lobe mass with thick septation, debris and fluid concerning for malignant transformation. CT-guided biopsy of the mass showed features concerning for necrotic squamous cell carcinoma (SCC). Multidisciplinary tumor board classified this as malignant transformation due to bilateral lungs involvement and aggressive nature of the disease and recommended treatment with combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy. Unfortunately, she continued to have declining performance status with multiple hospitalizations for hypoxic respiratory failure. Repeat CT scan of the chest showed progression of the lung lesions with extensive mediastinal involvement. She was unable to tolerate any additional therapy and decided with her family to pursue inpatient hospice. Malignant transformation into squamous cell carcinoma in recurrent respiratory papillomatosis is rare and is associated with worse outcomes.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 102182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143685861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Stefanie Klampfleitner , Andreas Fertl , Ositha Prinz , Martin Doerfler-Schalm , Dieter Munker , Markus O. Henke
{"title":"Reduced tracheal stenosing effect of nintedanib in a patient with scarred posttraumatic tracheal stenosis and airflow limitation - a case report","authors":"Stefanie Klampfleitner , Andreas Fertl , Ositha Prinz , Martin Doerfler-Schalm , Dieter Munker , Markus O. Henke","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102168","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102168","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Nintedanib is a tyrosine kinase inhibitor and has been approved for the treatment of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) since 2020. In Clinical trials, the antifibrotic effect of nintedanib was shown.</div></div><div><h3>Case</h3><div>A 60-year-old female medical assistant, infected with COVID-19 in 10/2020, experienced a complicated course of disease leading to tracheal stenosis. Various interventions, including stent placements and tracheal surgeries, were performed. Due to recurrent restenosis, the patient was treated with nintedanib, a tyrosine kinase inhibitor used in idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. The treatment spanned 306 days, during which the patient showed stability in pulmonary function. Nintedanib demonstrated a potential anti-inflammatory effect, reducing the frequency of interventions and prolonging stent-free intervals. The results suggest possible efficacy of nintedanib in managing scar-related granulation tissue, highlighting its potential in treating tracheal stenosis.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This case shows a decreased need for interventions, and the longer duration of stent placement may suggest a potential role for nintedanib in diminishing hypertrophic scarring, possibly through an anti-inflammatory effect. Further exploration of this potential in additional clinical trials would be valuable.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"54 ","pages":"Article 102168"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143349529","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jorrit B.A. Welling , Mascha Schuurmans , T. David Koster
{"title":"Recurrent “transient ischemic attacks” caused by pulmonary arteriovenous malformation","authors":"Jorrit B.A. Welling , Mascha Schuurmans , T. David Koster","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102172","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102172","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs) are abnormal, direct connections between a pulmonary artery and pulmonary vein that can lead to severe neurologic complications including ischemic stroke. This case report describes a 39-year-old woman who presented with recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs). Extensive clinical evaluation revealed PAVM as the underlying cause. Following successful embolization of the PAVM, the patient did not experience further TIAs. This case highlights the importance of considering PAVMs in the differential diagnosis of recurrent TIAs, particularly in patients without traditional risk factors for cerebrovascular events.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"53 ","pages":"Article 102172"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143155139","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Klinefelter syndrome diagnosed at autopsy and small-cell lung carcinoma","authors":"Haruyasu Sakuranaka , Ryoma Tanaka , Yuji Yamakawa , Shiho Yamada , Komei Igei , Yasuo Asai","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102166","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102166","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Klinefelter syndrome is characterized by endocrine abnormalities, gynecomastia, female-like body shape, and mild intellectual disability. However, the diagnosis of Klinefelter syndrome is often missed due to the lack of characteristic findings. Computed tomography revealed a mass in the left lung of a 66-year-old man. He was diagnosed with small-cell lung carcinoma. Chemotherapy was administered, but the disease progressed, eventually leading to death. No significant changes were observed in the external genitalia or breast, but the autopsy showed testicular atrophy. XXY cells were seen in fluorescence in situ hybridization, and Klinefelter syndrome was diagnosed. Although chemotherapy causes testicular atrophy, Klinefelter syndrome should be considered in cases of severe testicular atrophy.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"53 ","pages":"Article 102166"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143155138","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Arduous management in treatment of elderly patient with pulmonary arterial hypertension and cardiopulmonary comorbidities","authors":"Yu Enomoto , Kei Kusaka , Kengo Sato , Keita Takeda , Masahiro Kawashima , Yoshiteru Morio","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102174","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102174","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Elderly patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) exhibit distinct features and outcomes compared to classical patients. Cardiopulmonary comorbidities are common and likely contribute to the development of pulmonary hypertension (PH). However, solid evidence for treating elderly PAH patients with these comorbidities remains lacking, complicating management. We report a case of a 74-year-old male with PAH and cardiopulmonary comorbidities who responded transiently to initial combination therapy with pulmonary vasodilators.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"53 ","pages":"Article 102174"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143155141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Successful stent removal after chemoradiotherapy followed by durvalumab for locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer with airway stenosis: A report of three cases","authors":"Yuki Takigawa , Ken Sato , Daisuke Minami , Kenichiro Kudo , Shoichiro Matsumoto , Miho Fujiwara , Takeru Ichikawa , Tomoyoshi Inoue , Suzuka Matsuoka , Hiromi Watanabe , Akiko Sato , Hiroyasu Shoda , Nobuhisa Ishikawa , Keiichi Fujiwara , Takuo Shibayama","doi":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102217","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.rmcr.2025.102217","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Airway stents improve respiratory conditions and Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Status scores in cases of airway stenosis, as observed in patients with stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who experience prolonged survival after undergoing chemoradiotherapy followed by durvalumab treatment. Herein, we report three cases of severe airway stenosis due to stage III NSCLC in patients who underwent airway stenting and subsequent stent removal after chemoradiotherapy and durvalumab administration. The number of stents removed will likely increase in the future due to the high response rates to molecular drugs and immune checkpoint inhibitors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":51565,"journal":{"name":"Respiratory Medicine Case Reports","volume":"55 ","pages":"Article 102217"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143858715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}