NOTES and the mediastinum [PDF]
Endoscopy International Open, 2015 When natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) was introduced more than 10 years ago, it presented the possibility of less-invasive, initially abdominal procedures through the gut wall without skin incision. As procedures were carried out without sufficient basis of experience and knowledge about possible hazards, the most critical points
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Identification of novel therapeutic targets in the PI3K/AKT/mTOR pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma using targeted next generation sequencing. [PDF]
, 2014 Understanding genetic aberrations in cancer leads to discovery of new targets for cancer therapies. The genomic landscape of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) has not been fully described. Therefore, patients with refractory advanced/metastatic HCC referred
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Mediastinal epidermoid cyst in an old man with recurrent pneumonia: A case report [PDF]
Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine, 2020 Mediastinal epidermoid cyst is a rare condition that is considered as a congenital disorder. Various manifestations from asymptomatic cases to serious symptoms may be found in these patients. However, some cases may be diagnosed incidentally.
Alireza Omranzadeh +3 more
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An unusual cause of posterior mediastinal cyst
Lung India, 2015 Cystic lesions of the mediastinum may be congenital or acquired. The differential diagnosis depends on their location in the mediastinum. Cysts in the posterior mediastinum are generally developmental cysts and are neurogenic or of foregut origin.
Sahajal Dhooria +2 more
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Pericardial Recesses Mimicking Mediastinal Adenopathy on CT
Journal of Respiration, 2022 Thin-section computed tomography (CT) has improved the detection of pericardial recesses and sinuses. Physiologic fluid in the pericardial recesses and sinuses can mimic mediastinal adenopathy.
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A rare cause of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries-case report of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction caused by a mediastinal mass [PDF]
, 2018 © The Author(s) 2018. Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of the European Society of Cardiology. This is an Open Access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org ...
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Esophageal Cancer Initially Thought to be Accompanied by a Solitary Metastasis to an Intrathoracic Paraaortic Lymph Node [PDF]
, 2012 Esophageal cancers usually exhibit lymph-node metastases. Although a solitary lymph-node metastasis is occasionally found, the involvement of an intrathoracic paraaortic node is rare.
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The relation between cardiac 123I-mIBG scintigraphy and functional response 1 year after CRT implantation [PDF]
, 2020 Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is a disease-modifying therapy in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). Current guidelines ascribe CRT eligibility on three parameters only: left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), QRS duration, and New ...
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A rare case of primary mediastinal yolk sac tumor
Archives of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2014 Yolk sac tumor (endodermal sinus tumor) is a subtype of germ cell tumor and a highly malignant neoplasm. In addition to presenting in ovaries and testes, the tumor has been detected at several extragonadal sites, including the presacral area, the ...
Vinay Mahishale +4 more
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Intrathoracic schwannoma originating from intrathoracic vagus nerve
Clinical Case Reports, 2020 In differential diagnosis of posterior mediastinal mass should be included the intrathoracic vagus nerve tumor. Surgical excision of intrathoracic vagus nerve schwannoma is associated with a low recurrence rate and excellent long‐term results.
George Samanidis +3 more
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