Immediate chest X-ray revealed a fibrotic basal parenchyma and a small right pleural effusion. Considering the data described, serology tests were requested. CMV was positive with an IgM titre of 2.72 ...

In addition to the mediastinal mass that was located in the basal segment of the left lower lobe and exhibited ... Additionally, tumor cells were detected in the pleural effusion. The diagnosis of a ...

pleural effusions, or tumor cyst fluids obtained by tumor centesis; b) aged between 18 and 70 years; c) undergoing surgery under combined general and epidural anesthesia; and d) complete clinical ...

The following is a summary of “Rapid Pleurodesis in Patients With Chronic Noninfectious Pleural Effusion,” published in the ...

Background: Ascites and pleural effusion are well recognized complications of pancreatic diseases. Drug therapy of these is limited by high cost, prolonged hospitalization and failure rates ...

Basal cell carcinomas, the most common form of skin cancer, occur in chronically sun-exposed areas such as the face. Locally advanced tumors in particular can be difficult to treat surgically.

We have reviewed 22 patients with benign asbestos pleural effusion seen over a 17-year period. The mean duration of exposure to asbestos was 5.5 years and the mean interval between exposure and ...

Pleural diseases (like pleural mesothelioma, effusions, plaques, and thickening) are often very severe, leading to debilitating or life-threatening symptoms. For over 45 years, Sokolove Law has helped ...

to manage malignant pleural effusion (MPE), leading to concern that systemic chemotherapy may increase infection risk.1–5 This study aimed to determine whether chemotherapy increases the infection ...