A case-control study of bidi smoking and bronchogenic carcinoma
Objective : To evaluate the risks imposed by tobacco smoking, in particular, bidi smoking, in the development of lung cancer. Methods : Two hundred eighty-four histologically confirmed patients of bronchogenic carcinoma and 852 controls matched for age,
Prasad R +6 more
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Tracheobronchial Aspergillosis Mimicking Pseudotumoral Lesions in a Rare Presentation of a Known Disease. [PDF]
Bronchoscopic 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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Pulmonary Tuberculosis Presenting as Bronchogenic Carcinoma in a Young Ghanaian Adult: A Case Report and Review of the Literature. [PDF]
ABSTRACT 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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A Diagnostic Dilemma of Esophageal Duplication Cyst in a Patient With Rectal Cancer: A Case Report. [PDF]
ABSTRACT Mediastinal masses include a diverse group of entities arising from the different structures within or close to the mediastinum. We report a 60‐year‐old female with a history of rectal bleeding who was diagnosed with rectal cancer. During the staging computed tomography scan, a round hypodense mass was seen in the left upper lobe region in ...
Rahimi M +5 more
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Background: Bronchogenic carcinoma (lung cancer) is one of the leading causes of death. Although many compounds isolated from natural products have been used to treat it, drug resistance is a serious problem, and alternative anti-cancer drugs are ...
C. Tipgomut +5 more
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Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of Arising from a Bronchogenic Cyst of the Diaphragm
Introduction: Bronchogenic cysts may rupture or become infected, and malignant degeneration may occur. Although various types of malignant degeneration have been described, only a few reports of mucoepidermoid carcinoma arising from a bronchogenic cyst ...
N. Taira +6 more
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Lung cancer treatment outcomes in recipients of lung transplant [PDF]
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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Combination of Photodynamic and Bronchoscopic Intervention With Radiation Therapy in Treating Pulmonary Pleomorphic Sarcoma: A Case Report. [PDF]
We discuss a case where an innovative combination of photodynamic therapy (PDT) and local radiation therapy to address the diagnostic and therapeutic challenges associated with PPSS resulted in significant improvements in clinical symptoms and patient survival, demonstrating the success of this treatment.
An R +5 more
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Segmenting CT images of bronchogenic carcinoma with bone metastases using PET intensity markers approach [PDF]
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?
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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