CT of malignant pleural mesothelioma [PDF]
The CT scans, plain films, and clinical courses of nine patients with malignant pleural mesothelioma were reviewed to assess the value of computed tomography (CT) in the initial evaluation and follow-up of this malignancy. The initial pretreatment scans showed a typical lobulated rind of pleural tumor encasing the lung associated with variable amounts ...
Stuart E. Mirvis+4 more
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Adenomatoid tumors of the male and female genital tract are defined by TRAF7 mutations that drive aberrant NF-kB pathway activation. [PDF]
Adenomatoid tumors are the most common neoplasm of the epididymis, and histologically similar adenomatoid tumors also commonly arise in the uterus and fallopian tube.
Bastian, Boris C+13 more
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Malignant pleural effusion: Relationship between thoracoscopic findings and type of malignancy
Background: Pleural malignancy either primary or due to metastatic involvement can be presented by different macroscopic appearances in thoracoscopic examination of pleural cavity.
A.M. Abumossalam+2 more
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A humanized cancer‐specific anti‐podoplanin monoclonal antibody humPMab‐117 exerts antibody‐dependent cellular cytotoxicity and complement‐dependent cytotoxicity against human tumor cells. In the xenograft tumor models, humPMab‐117 demonstrated strong antitumor efficacy.
Tomohiro Tanaka+5 more
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Bacterial Infection Elicits Heat Shock Protein 72 Release from Pleural Mesothelial Cells [PDF]
Heat shock protein 70 (HSP70) has been implicated in infection-related processes and has been found in body fluids during infection. This study aimed to determine whether pleural mesothelial cells release HSP70 in response to bacterial infection in vitro
Bielsa, S+8 more
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Pleural mesothelioma (PM) with pericardial involvement is extremely rare. We now report a rare case of malignant PM with constrictive pericarditis as the first presentation.
Cheng‐Peng He+10 more
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The influence of the diagnostic technique on the histopathological diagnosis in malignant mesothelioma [PDF]
In the histopathology of malignant mesotheliomas three different types (epithelial, connective tissue and mixed type) are distinguished. Some authors believe all tumours to be of mixed type, but consider that due to inadequate sampling or small biopsies ...
Gelder, T. (Teun) van+4 more
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A synchronous occurrence of breast cancer and pleural mesothelioma: a case report
Background Malignant mesotheliomas are aggressive forms of tumors arising from mesothelial cells. The most common type is malignant pleural mesothelioma, which progresses rapidly and leads to pleural effusion.
Zaheer Ahmad+4 more
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Pleural mesothelioma from fluoro-edenite exposure: PACAP and PAC1 receptor. A preliminary report
Pleural mesothelioma is a devastating malignancy primarily associated with asbestos exposure. However, emerging evidence suggests that exposure to fluoro-edenite fibers, a naturally occurring mineral fiber, can also lead to the development of pleural ...
Claudia Lombardo+8 more
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Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma with Marked Lymphatic Involvement: A Report of Two Autopsy Cases
We herein report two cases of malignant pleural mesothelioma with marked lymphangiosis. The patients included a 68-year-old man and a 67-year-old man who both had a history of exposure to asbestos.
Reiko Ideguchi+8 more
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