HighlightsIntermammary region is a rare area for pilonidal sinus affection.Nothing known about its presentation and management, as there are few reported cases.This case series is about presentation and management of intermammary pilonidal sinus.
Introduction and importance
Several complications after corona viral infection-19 (COVID-19) have been reported. The study aims is to present a case with post-covid-19 pulmonary fungal infection with antifungal resistance characteristics.
Case presentation
A 50-year-old male presented with hemoptysis, dyspnea, cough, fever, and rigor for 4-month duration. Three weeks before this complaint, he had cured of COVID-19. Investigations showed multiple ill-defined cavitary lesions involving the left upper lobe. The patient underwent a left upper lobectomy. The post-operative period was uneventful.
Clinical discussion
All studies of COVID-19 fungal infections reported occurrence during the COVID-19 infection, mostly 14 days after the appearance of COVID-19 symptoms. The case in the current study was a 50-year-old patient, who was previously diagnosed with COVID-19 for a period of 4 months. After a few days from his recovery, the patient developed dyspnea, cough, fever, and rigor again.
Conclusion
Pulmonary aspergillosis is a serious complication of COVID-19 patients that may not respond well to medical therapy. Pulmonary resection is the last and effective strategy to control the disease.
HighlightsHydatid disease is a cystic parasitic infestation caused by Echinococci. The most frequently affected organs are liver and lung.Thigh hydatid cyst is an extremely rare presentation of the disease.The aim of this study is to report a rare case of hydatid disease of the thigh.
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