Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Bronchogenic Carcinoma in a Young Ghanaian Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
Clin Case RepABSTRACT Tuberculosis is an infectious disease that primarily affects the lungs and can pose diagnostic challenges to physicians. This case report discusses a 23‐year‐old male who initially presented with signs suggestive of lung carcinoma. A pleural biopsy done confirmed a TB‐related right pleura necrotizing granuloma that responded well to anti‐TB ...
Appati W +3 more
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Tracheobronchial Aspergillosis Mimicking Pseudotumoral Lesions in a Rare Presentation of a Known Disease. [PDF]
Clin Case RepBronchoscopic view showing an obstructive tumor‐like lesion arising from the right main bronchus, consistent with tracheobronchial aspergillosis. ABSTRACT Tracheobronchial aspergillosis (TBA) is an uncommon form of invasive Aspergillus infection that can closely mimic endobronchial malignancy, particularly when presenting as an obstructive ...
Castillo Gamboa C +3 more
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Lung cancer treatment outcomes in recipients of lung transplant [PDF]
, 2015 BACKGROUND: Lung transplant recipients develop lung cancer more commonly than the general population. The best treatment approach for these patients is unclear. The goal of this study is to evaluate treatment outcomes in this population. METHODS: We used
Du, Lingling +3 more
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Segmenting CT images of bronchogenic carcinoma with bone metastases using PET intensity markers approach [PDF]
, 2009 Background: The evolution of medical imaging plays a vital role in the management of patients with cancer. In oncology, the impact of PET/CT imaging has been contributing widely to the patient treatment by its large advantages over anatomical imaging ...
Avazpour, Iman +5 more
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Bronchogenic carcinoma: Has the outlook changed?
South African Family Practice, 2004 Background: The purpose of the study was to determine the proportion of patients with bronchogenic carcinoma amenable to curative surgery at diagnosis. Methods: A retrospective approach was used in the setting of an academic hospital.
F.I. Hashmi, M.J. Mpe
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Diagnostic accuracy of multidetector computed tomography scan in mediastinal masses assuming histopathological findings as gold standard [PDF]
, 2018 Purpose: Aim of the study was to: 1) present MDCT characteristics of different mediastinal mass lesions, 2) estimate proportion of benign and malignant mediastinal mass lesions based on MDCT findings, and 3) find out the diagnostic accuracy with ...
Jaipal, Usha +3 more
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Spindle Cell Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Lungs in a Nigerian Woman: A Case Report
Annals of Health Research, 2022 Spindle cell sarcomatoid carcinoma of the lung is a very rare but highly aggressive tumour. The presentation is usually non-specific and can be confused with bronchogenic carcinoma, even on imaging. Tissue biopsy, with histology and immunohistochemistry,
Ojo OT
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Immunotherapy of gastric cancer with levamisole [PDF]
, 1978 Ninety-nine gastric cancer patients initially received levamisole at a daily dose of 150 mg for three consecutive days before operation. This therapy was repeated fortnightly (3-day administration followed by 11-day withdrawal period) for more than one ...
Miwa, Hiroaki, Orita, Kunzo
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Differential diagnosis of adrenal masses by chemical shift and dynamic gadolinium enhanced MR imaging. [PDF]
, 2003 Chemical shift MRI is widely used for identifying adenomas, but it is not a perfect method. We determined whether combined dynamic MRI methods can lead to improved diagnostic accuracy.
Akaki, Shiro +5 more
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Egyptian Journal of Chest Disease and Tuberculosis, 2012 Background: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in the United States. Cigarette smoking is the number one risk factor for lung cancer. It causes about 90% of lung cancers (14).
Gamal Elkhouly +5 more
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