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A 62-year-old man experienced lethargy and shortness of breath due to pulmonary edema. Mitral valve repair successfully treated the condition, which mimicked bronchiectasis.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Pulmonology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • A previously healthy 62-year-old man presented with a four-week history of worsening lethargy and dyspnea.
  • Symptoms followed a flu-like illness treated unsuccessfully with ciprofloxacin.
  • No history of smoking, tuberculosis, or significant avian exposure was reported.

Observation:

  • Clinical examination revealed a well-appearing patient, comfortable and conversant, with no peripheral edema.
  • Chest auscultation noted normal breath sounds and a loud pansystolic murmur at the cardiac apex.
  • Radiographic imaging, including chest X-ray and CT scan, demonstrated extensive fibrotic and bronchiectatic changes, primarily in the right upper lobe, with bilateral pleural effusions.

Findings:

  • Echocardiography identified a posterior mitral valve prolapse.

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  • The patient's presentation of pulmonary edema resulted in lung appearances consistent with bronchiectasis.
  • This represents the first reported English-language case of pulmonary edema causing such bronchiectatic changes.

    • Implications:

    • Pulmonary edema can present with radiographic findings mimicking bronchiectasis, necessitating comprehensive diagnostic evaluation.
    • Prompt diagnosis and management, including mitral valve repair in cases of prolapse, are crucial for symptom resolution.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering cardiac etiologies in patients with unexplained pulmonary symptoms and fibrotic lung changes.