Successful application of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation treatment in the management of severe respiratory failure caused by primary pulmonary lymphoma: A case report.

ABSTRACT:

Rationale

Primary pulmonary lymphoma (PPL) is a rare disease, and rapid progression of pulmonary exudation leads to severe respiratory failure. Here, we present the case of a critically ill patient with PPL complicated by refractory hypoxemic respiratory failure. The patient was ultimately cured with a successful combination of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and chemotherapy.

Patient concerns

A 36-year-old woman was hospitalized because of a 2-month history of cough with fever and shortness of breath. Computed tomography revealed multiple pulmonary nodules, consolidation, and solid pulmonary opacities. Complications of pneumothorax occurred after computed tomography-guided core needle biopsy, and respiratory failure progressively developed (PaO2/FiO2 65 mm Hg).

SUBMITTER: Yu C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8797559 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature