Chest computed tomography scan as an initial diagnostic method for tuberculosis infection detected by mass screening [PDF]
The Korean Journal of Internal Medicine, 2021 Background/Aims We assessed the diagnostic yield of chest computed tomography (CT) as an initial diagnostic method for patients with a tuberculosis (TB) infection detected by mass screening in a country with an intermediate TB burden.
Dong-Hyun Joo +7 more
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A rare cause of misdiagnosis in chest X-ray
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care, 2016 Chest X-ray is a usual tool for family physicians; however, unexpected findings in chest X-ray are a frequent challenge. We present a rare case of pulmonary hilar nodule misdiagnosis in a chest X-ray.
Carlos Manuel Ortiz-Mendoza
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A thoracoscopically resected case of mediastinal parathyroid cyst. [PDF]
, 2005 A 67-year-old male visited his physician because of a 2-month history of cough and sputum. An abnormal shadow at the left upper mediastinum on chest x-ray film was detected, and the patient was referred to our department for further examination.
Minamoto, Kanji +4 more
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Carina OB Stars: X-ray Signatures of Wind Shocks and Magnetic Fields [PDF]
, 2011 The Chandra Carina Complex contains 200 known O- and B type stars. The Chandra survey detected 68 of the 70 O stars and 61 of 127 known B0-B3 stars. We have assembled a publicly available optical/X-ray database to identify OB stars that depart from the ...
Anthony F. J. Moffat +86 more
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HYPERPLASIA OF THYMIC GLAND: LEFT VIDEO-ASSISTED THORACOSCOPIC APPROACH [PDF]
, 2011 Hyperplasia of thymic gland is a rare benign entity that should be considered in the differential diagnosis of anterior mediastinal masses in children and young adolescents.
Angotti, R. +5 more
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Mediastinal Mass and Air Bubble in Two Elderly Patients
International Journal of Gerontology, 2013 Diaphragmatic hernia is a defect of the diaphragm that causes migration of abdominal contents to the chest cavity. Because a diaphragmatic hernia can mimic a mediastinal mass, a chest X-ray showing an intrathoracic air bubble is an important diagnostic ...
Wen-Hsien Lee +4 more
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Modern concepts of constitutional and X-ray anatomy of the chest in adolescents and adults [PDF]
Наука и инновации в медицине, 2021 The review presents the analysis of domestic and foreign literature, selecting the available scientific data on the features of constitutional and X-ray anatomy of the chest in adolescents and adults.
Elena D. Lutsay +3 more
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An unusual timing for symptomatic chest pain in an adult chest wall myofibroma: a case report [PDF]
, 2014 INTRODUCTION: Myofibromas are benign mesenchymal neoplasms that can present as solitary and multicentric lesions. They can occur in several locations and can occur at any age from neonates to elderly patients.
Chin-Li Chen, Hung Chang
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Intrathoracic upper chest wall tumour simulating thoracic outlet syndrome: A case report
Ibom Medical Journal, 2019 Background: Chest wall tumours are relatively common. Most occur externally where as a visible mass it may or may not cause pain. Very few occur intrathoracically where detection is late except incidentally discovered during routine Chest x-ray ...
Nwafor IA, Eze JC, Eze AC
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Thymoma and Tuberculoma: Unexpected Coexistence
European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2021 Mediastinal tumours can be incidental findings on chest x-ray or present with systemic symptoms and/or direct effect of the mediastinal mass. We report the case of a woman with symptomatic thymoma B1 and simultaneous thymus tuberculosis.
Antonio Grilo Novais +6 more
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