1.Pulmonary actinomycosis masquerading as lung cancer: A case report
Yang Liang Boo ; Kang Nien How ; Decena Shamini Pereira ; Pek Woon Chin ; Foong Kee Kan ; Suat Yee Lim
The Medical Journal of Malaysia 2017;72(4):246-247
Pulmonary actinomycosis is a rare yet important and
challenging diagnosis to make. It is commonly confused
with other lung diseases, such as tuberculosis and
bronchogenic carcinoma, leading to delay diagnosis or
misdiagnosis. A 49-year-old man presented with a chronic
cough, hemoptysis, and pleuritic chest pain. His initial
imaging studies including computed tomography (CT) was
suggestive of bronchogenic carcinoma. A subsequent CTguided
biopsy was consistent with pulmonary
actinomycosis and excluded the possibility of bronchogenic
carcinoma. He was treated with antibiotic therapy and
achieved remission with complete radiological resolution
upon follow-up.
2.Persistent thrombocytopenia following dengue fever: What should we do?
Yang Liang Boo ; Suat Yee Lim ; Hon Shen P&rsquo ; ng ; Christopher Chin Keong Liam ; Nai Chien Huan
Malaysian Family Physician 2019;14(3):71-73
Thrombocytopenia is a common laboratory finding in dengue infection. However, it usually
resolves as the patient recovers from the infection. Persistent thrombocytopenia following dengue
infection requires further investigation. Here, we present a case of immune thrombocytopenic
purpura (ITP) following dengue infection complicated by intracranial bleeding.