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Xanthomatous pleuritis.

Ranjit Kumar Singh1, Sanjib Pattari2

  • 1Department of Respiratory Disease, Alexandra Hospital Worcestershire Acute, NHS Trust, UK.

Respiratory Medicine Case Reports
|May 3, 2018
PubMed
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This case report details xanthomatous pleuritis, a rare condition, in a young male presenting with shortness of breath and chest pain. Diagnosis involved pleural fluid analysis and biopsy, revealing characteristic foamy macrophages.

Area of Science:

  • Pulmonology
  • Pathology
  • Rare Diseases

Background:

  • A 21-year-old male presented with progressive dyspnea and chest pain, initially treated for suspected tuberculosis without improvement.
  • Imaging revealed left-sided pleural effusion with septations and thickened pleura.

Observation:

  • Pleural fluid analysis indicated an exudative effusion.
  • Thoracoscopy showed a reddish pleura with exudates.
  • Histological examination of pleural biopsy revealed a mixed inflammatory infiltrate, notably foamy macrophages, plasma cells, lymphocytes, and eosinophils with capillary proliferation.

Findings:

  • The case presentation is the first reported instance of xanthomatous pleuritis in medical literature.
  • Histopathology confirmed xanthomatous pleuritis, characterized by lipid-laden macrophages in the pleura.

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Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering rare pleural pathologies beyond common infections like tuberculosis.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis of xanthomatous pleuritis is crucial for appropriate management and patient outcomes.
  • Further research into the etiology and treatment of xanthomatous pleuritis is warranted.