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Extramedullary hematopoiesis (EMH) is a compensatory response to many chronic anemic disorders. Intrathoracic EMH, usually presenting as paravertebral masses over the posterior mediastinum, is a rare entity and is usually asymptomatic.
Kuo-An Chu +4 more
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Primary pleural angiosarcoma (PPA) is an extremely rare and clinically aggressive tumor. We report the case of a 66-year-old man having PPA with chest computed tomography (CT) scan showing a large oval-shaped, nonenhancing high attenuation cystic mass in
Jeong Joo Woo +3 more
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Background Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by mucocutaneous and visceral telangiectasias, often leading to severe complications. This case report presents an uncommon manifestation of HHT in a 57‐year‐old Black Kenyan female with upper gastrointestinal bleeding. Given the rarity of HHT in our region,
Lavender Otom +4 more
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Clinical Impact, Safety, and Efficacy of Single- versus Dual-Coil ICD Leads in MADIT-CRT [PDF]
BACKGROUND: Current data on efficacy, safety and impact on clinical outcome of single- versus dual-coil implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) leads are limited and contradictory.
Aktas, MK. +6 more
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Abstract Background Surgical procedures often require specific patient positioning that can complicate internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization. Objective To investigate the feasibility and complexity of ultrasound‐guided right IJV cannulation in various surgical positions. Methods Patients requiring intra‐operative IJV catheterization were assigned
Dongmiao Cai +4 more
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Delayed Massive Hemothorax From Traumatic Inferior Pulmonary Ligament Tear: A Case Report
We present a very rare case of traumatic delayed hemothorax caused by inferior pulmonary ligament injury. The bleeding was from the small tear of the inferior pulmonary ligament. ABSTRACT Hemothorax is often caused by blunt or penetrating trauma, a medical procedure, or direct tumoral erosion.
Sachie Koike +2 more
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Hemothorax Complicating Bronchial Artery Aneurysm
An elderly patient presented with spontaneous hemothorax. Workup identified a right-sided bronchial aneurysm as the source, which was successfully embolized. Bronchial aneurysms can be managed by interventional techniques, although the choice of approach
Riyad Karmy-Jones +2 more
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Post-traumatic pseudoaneurysm of internal mammary artery: a case report [PDF]
Pseudoaneurysm of the internal mammary artery can be a rare complication of surgery, particularly post-sternotomy, or determined by a direct trauma, usually a stab wound.
Cattadori, Barbara +3 more
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Malfunction of a Heimlich flutter valve causing tension pneumothorax: case report of a rare complication [PDF]
Background Thoracic injuries play an important role in major trauma patients due to their high incidence and critical relevance. A serious consequence of thoracic trauma is pneumothorax, a condition that quickly can become life-threatening and requires ...
April O Paul +7 more
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Elucidating the etiology of idiopathic spontaneous intraperitoneal hemorrhage
Abstract Free blood within the abdominal cavity (hemoperitoneum) presents a significant diagnostic and interpretive challenge. It may result from trauma or occur spontaneously in association with underlying disease conditions. When no source of fatal hemorrhage is identified, the implications extend across forensic, criminalistic, legal, and ethical ...
Dalibor Kovařík +4 more
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