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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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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Pseudotumors due to pulmonary infarction [PDF]
The preferred treatment of pulmonary infarction is nonoperative when the diagnosis can be established. In the present study, five cases are described in which failure of resolution or growth of a radiographic density resulted in eventual thoracotomy and ...
Arora +23 more
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Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma of the Right Bronchus in a Six-Year-Old Girl: A Rare Pediatric Case Report. [PDF]
Primary lung neoplasms in children are uncommon, with a significant majority being metastatic. Among primary lung tumors, mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) represents a rare entity, accounting for 0.1%–0.2% of cases. We present the case of a six‐year‐old girl who initially presented with right‐sided pneumonia and pleural effusion.
Kraljević D +5 more
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12-0-Tetradecanoyl phorbol-13-acetate induced differentiation in human lung squamous carcinoma cells. [PDF]
Three human lung squamous carcinoma cell lines (NX002, CX140 and CX143) demonstrate features of squamous differentiation including involucrin synthesis and competence to form cornified envelopes.
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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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Carinal surgery: experience of a single center and review of the current literature [PDF]
Background To report our experience for the treatment of lung tumors of the right main bronchus (RMB) invading the carina. Methods From February 2000 till January 2007 we have identified 8 cases (1.09%) requiring carinal surgery.
Haralabos Parissis, Vincent Young
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Spindle Cell Sarcomatoid Carcinoma of the Lungs in a Nigerian Woman: A Case Report
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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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
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