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Cardiovascular CasesSESSION TYPE: Case ReportsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 04:15 PM - 05:15 PMINTRODUCTION: Dilatation of the main pulmonary artery in the absence of pulmonary hypertension is a rare condition with numerous identified etiologies. Idiopathic pulmonary artery dilatation (IPAD) is a diagnosis of exclusion and is an extremely rare cause of pulmonary artery dilatation. Here we discuss a case of IPAD presenting as unexplained dyspnea. ⋯ IPAD is considered to be a benign condition. However, given the inherent risk of pulmonary artery rupture, it is prudent to observe these patients closely for a prolonged period of time.Reference #1: Idiopathic Dilatation of the Pulmonary Artery. Circulation 1960;21:710-716DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Syed Mudassar Naqshbandi, Naveed Sheikh, Kashif Aslam, Asra Afzal, Tina DudneyNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Critical Care Case Report PostersSESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMINTRODUCTION: First described in 1950, cerebral salt wasting syndrome (CSW) is defined by development of extracellular volume depletion due to renal sodium transport abnormality in patients with intracranial disease and normal adrenal and thyroid function [1]. The entity has been controversial and its existence debatable. ⋯ This case illustrates the need for CSW recognition as a separate entity from SIADH. Failure to make this distinction in a patient with hyponatremia who has cranial conditions could lead to unbefitting and dangerous therapy with water restriction resulting in fatal outcomes.Reference #1: Peters JP, et al. A salt-wasting syndrome associated with cerebral disease. Trans Assc Am Phys. 1950, 63:57-64Reference #2: Schwartz WB, et al. A syndrome of renal sodium loss and hyponatremia probably resulting from inappropriate secretion of antidiuretic hormone. Am J Med 1957 Oct 23(4):529-42DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Anita Rajagopal, John LuciaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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ILD Case Report Posters ISESSION TYPE: Case Report PosterPRESENTED ON: Sunday, March 23, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: 1. Pulmonary sarcoidosis in HIV patients mimics other ILDs. 2. High suspicion of sarcoidosis in HIV patients is important since early diagnosis and appropriate therapy usually results in excellent outcome. 3. Diagnosis of sarcoidosis in HIV patients requires exclusion of other chronic infection/inflammation or malignant causes. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: Theingi Win, Penelope ScottNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchoscopy and Interventional Procedures PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: To know about the degree of patients' tolerance of the endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) using different sedation models. ⋯ The following authors have nothing to disclose: José Ferrando, Iker Fernández-Navamuel, Carmen Centeno Clemente, Pere Vila, Javier Flandes, Felipe Andreo, Andrés Briones, Enrique Cases ViedmaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.
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Bronchoscopy and Interventional Procedures PostersSESSION TYPE: Poster PresentationsPRESENTED ON: Saturday, March 22, 2014 at 01:15 PM - 02:15 PMPURPOSE: In the diagnosis of tuberculosis (TB) with mediastinal nodal involvement it was essential to perform surgical techniques for sampling. Our purpose has been to analyse the use and diagnostic yield of the different current techniques ⋯ Supported by a Grant from SEPAR 2010 and Fundación Catalunya Caixa 2012DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Estefania Sanchez, Felipe Andreo, Jose Sanz, Cristina Prat, Joan Ruiz, Carmen Centeno Clemente, Carlos Martinez Barenys, Enrique Casas ViedemaNo Product/Research Disclosure Information.