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The pleural effusion in ovarian tumors: often a diagnosis challenge

Roxana Chirilă, Alina Croitoru, Traian Burcos
The pleural effusion in ovarian tumors: often a diagnosis challenge

Pleural effusions associated with ovarian tumors are not always malignant. Neoplastic etiology of pleural efussion needs histopathological confirmation. We present three cases that illustrate various etiologies for pleural effusions in patients with ovarian tumors: thromboembolism, malignancy and Meigs syndrome. For these patients, it is essential to establish the correct etiology of the pleurisy, since it may change the therapeutic approach. All the cases must be carefully assessed and all the efforts must be done by a multidisciplinary team in order to offer the best solution for each case.

Keywords: ovarian tumor, pleural effusion, cancer

Bronchiectasis in cystic fibrosis and pregnancy

Adina Turcanu, Traian Mihăescu, Cristian Cojocaru
Bronchiectasis in cystic fibrosis and pregnancy

Cystic fibrosis is an autosomal recessive disease with a prognosis determined by the extent of pulmonary lesions. Here we present a rare case of a patient diagnosed with cystic fibrosis in the pediatric service, but who came for the first time to the Pneumology Hospital of Iasi. Respiratory failure, recurrent pulmonary infections and associated metabolic modifications generate a high vital risk during pregnancy.

Keywords: cystic fibrosis, pregnancy, respiratory failure