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Cavitary lung metastases are rare. We experienced lung metastasis of esophageal cancer with a cavity, which is extremely rare.<br /><br /> A 69-year-old female diagnosed with thoracic esophageal cancer underwent radical esophagectomy. Pathological diagnosis was T3N0M0-pStageII. Cavitary lesion appeared in the lower lobe of the right lung 12 months after surgery. We suspected an inflammatory change and followed up strictly. On Computed tomography (CT) image 18 months after surgery, the cavitary lesion slightly increased in size, showing wall thickening and fluid inside. Fluid collection disappeared after antibiotic treatment. The patient was followed for 4 weeks without antibiotics and fluid collection reappeared. Cavitary lesion resection for the purpose of diagnosis was planned because malignancy could not be excluded, although the readministration of antibiotics was also considered. Thoracoscopic partial resection of the right lower lobe of the lung was performed. Histopathological examination showed squamous cell carcinoma which was similar in morphology to esophageal cancer. The final diagnosis was lung metastasis of esophageal cancer.<br /><br /> Metastatic lung cancer with a cavity is rare, accounting for approximately 4% of all cases. Moreover, Lung metastasis of esophageal cancer with a cavity is extremely rare.<br /><br /> The specimen collection, including total biopsy, should be aggressively performed when diagnosing cavitary lung disease in patients with a history of neoplastic disease.<br /><br />The specimen collection, including total biopsy, should be aggressively performed when diagnosing cavitary lung disease in patients with a history of neoplastic disease.<br /><br /> Wilkie's syndrome[SMA(Superior Mesenteric Artery) syndrome or Cast syndrome]) is a unique and rare presentation which may be included in the differential diagnosis especially when a Gastric outlet obstruction is being investigated and there is a history of an associated element of rapid weight loss. [https://www.selleckchem.com/products/filgotinib.html Selleckchem Filgotinib] The purpose of presenting this case report is its uniqueness given a history of intermittent fasting rather than the usual eating disorders.<br /><br /> A crescendo worsening of symptoms of intractable vomiting, inability to eat, upper abdominal gas bloating and post meal abdominal pain since one week in a patient during a period of fasting for the first time had been observed.<br /><br /> After initial resuscitation, an ultrasound abdomen and an abdominal x ray revealed a distended stomach and a nasogastric tube was immediately introduced to avoid aspiration. A CT scan of the abdomen with contrast revealed the compressed duodenum in the aortomesenteric angle and the diagnosis of SMA syndrome was confirmed. An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was also done to rule out other causes and it was found to be normal.<br /><br /> In an acute presentation, the response to conservative management is remarkable and in the absence of any possible future reoccurrences the surgical options may be avoided. High index of suspicion, appropriate radiological diagnosis and stepwise treatment options may guide the troubled patient towards recovery in this rare presentation. A proper history taking is key in diagnosing such a condition and does not have to be limited to eating disorders, typically.<br /><br />In an acute presentation, the response to conservative management is remarkable and in the absence of any possible future reoccurrences the surgical options may be avoided. High index of suspicion, appropriate radiological diagnosis and stepwise treatment options may guide the troubled patient towards recovery in this rare presentation. A proper history taking is key in diagnosing such a condition and does not have to be limited to eating disorders, typically.<br /><br /> A single-leg vertical jump height (SLVJ) may reflect knee extension strength more than a single-leg hop for distance (SLH). This study aimed to examine the relationships between the isokinetic knee extension torque, SLH, and SLVJ after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR).<br /><br /> Forty-four patients post-ACLR (median 12.0months) participated in the study. The isokinetic knee extension peak torque at 60°/s and 180°/s (Ext 60, 180), SLH, and SLVJ were measured. The limb symmetry index (LSI) was calculated as the ratio of the operated side to the unoperated side.<br /><br /> There were moderate-to-strong positive correlations between isokinetic knee extension torque and both SLH (r=0.72-0.77, P&lt;0.001) and SLVJ (r=0.73-0.79, P&lt;0.001). Significant side-to-side differences in isokinetic knee extension torque and SLVJ between the operated and unoperated sides were found (P&lt;0.05), but not for SLH (P=0.065). The results of the analysis of variance (ANOVA) and post hoc analyses showed that the LSI of SLH (98.2%) was higher than that of the LSI of Ext 180 and SLVJ (P&lt;0.05). Fisher's exact test showed a significant relationship between the LSI of Ext 180 and that of SLVJ (cut-off 85%; P=0.041). No patients had LSI&lt;85% in SLH.<br /><br /> Even though SLH asymmetry improved approximately 12months after ACLR, the asymmetry of isokinetic knee extension torque and SLVJ remained. The LSI of SLVJ could be an indicator of the recovery of isokinetic knee extension torque.<br /><br />Even though SLH asymmetry improved approximately 12 months after ACLR, the asymmetry of isokinetic knee extension torque and SLVJ remained. The LSI of SLVJ could be an indicator of the recovery of isokinetic knee extension torque.<br /><br /> To assess the value of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology in early diagnosis of patients with tuberculous meningitis (TBM).<br /><br /> 56 patients with clinically suspected TBM who came to Shandong Provincial Chest Hospital from February 2, 2018 to August 2, 2018 were prospectively included, and the clinical diagnosis and treatment outcomes were followed up. NGS was performed for the cerebrospinal fluid specimens submitted for test on the BGISEQ-100 platform of Tianjin Huada Gene Research Institute and the obtained pathogen sequences were compared with the pathogen data to get the final results. The NGS results were positive for detecting the unique matching sequence of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) complex and negative for no unique matching sequence. Patients confirmed with TBM should have at least one of the following four items cerebrospinal fluid MTB culture positive, smear positive, Xpert MTB/RIF test positive, or MTB nucleic acid polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test positive; clinically diagnosed patients were those with clinically suspected TBM and effective anti-tuberculosis treatment; non-TBM patients were those with other pathogenic basis or clinical exclusion of TBM.