A Rare Case of Primary Mediastinal Carcinoid Tumour Presenting with Hoarseness | Chapter 9 | Disease and Health: Research Developments Vol. 10

Primary carcinoid tumours of the mediastinum are rare, particularly when arising from the posterior mediastinum and unrelated to the thymus. Mediastinal masses can cause challenges for thoracic surgeons. A unique case of a 48-year-old man was reported who presented with dyspnea, hoarseness, and weight loss due to a giant posterior mediastinal carcinoid tumour. Radiographic and CT findings confirmed a large mass compressing thoracic structures, originating from the left paravertebral region. Surgical resection via thoracotomy was performed successfully. Histopathological and immunohistochemical studies confirmed a neuroendocrine neoplasm (Grade II atypical carcinoid). The patient’s recovery after surgery went very well without complications. This case highlights the importance of early identification and surgical intervention in rare presentations of posterior mediastinal carcinoid tumours.

 

Author (s) Details

Zahra Sadin
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

 

Manouchehr Aghajanzadeh
Department of Thoracic Surgery, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Alirza Jafanegad
Department of Pulmonology, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

 

Ali alive MD
Department of Pulmonology, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

 

Omid Mosafaii
Respiratory Diseases and TB Research Center, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Yasaman Safarpoure
Respiratory Diseases and TB Research Center, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

 

Samman Ayobi
Respiratory Diseases and TB Research Center, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

Yasaman Safarpoure
Respiratory Diseases and TB Research Center, Razi Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.

 

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Significance of Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology in Assessment of Head and Neck Lesions | Chapter 3 | Current Practice in Medical Science Vol. 8

The study's goal was to evaluate the frequency and geographic distribution of head and neck swellings identified by fine-needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). to evaluate the incidence and distribution of various lesions in relation to the site, the age group, the gender, and the distribution of benign and malignant lesions.

Retrospective observational research was conducted in a hospital setting. 544 patients who underwent FNAC for various head and neck swellings had their cytomorphology examined.

The vast majority of the patients were in the 31–40 age range. Lesions from the lymph nodes accounted for 264 of the 544 instances' lesions, followed by lesions from the thyroid gland (193), the salivary gland (59), the cheek (18), the post-auricular (8), and the forehead/scalp (264/193). (2).

FNAC is a very sensitive, accurate, and reliable screening and main diagnostic technique for palpable head and neck lesions. The histology is supported. By eliminating superfluous procedures and expenses for surgically and radiologically important purposes, such as deciding whether to resect a benign tumour or to schedule pricey surgeries, FNAC assists in directing the therapeutic care.

 

Author (s) Details

Jigna P. Patel

Department of Pathology, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Trupti R. Jansari

Department of Pathology, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Amit Chauhan

Department of Anaesthesiogy, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

Jasmin Jasani

Department of Pathology, Sumandeep Vidyapeeth, Vadodara, Gujarat, India.

 

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Novel Diagnostic Technique – Elastography | Chapter 05 | New Horizons in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 3

 The goal of this review is to highlight this innovative imaging modality, as well as its mechanism of action, clinical applications, and advantages over traditional ultrasonography. Elastography, which is based on the principle of physical elasticity, entails applying pressure to the medium being studied and determining the resultant strain distribution by measuring tissue motion. The relationship between tissue elasticity and hardness and palpation is based on the basic idea that an object must have a change in consistency as compared to the surrounding tissues in order to be perceptible. For both ultrasound and MR imaging, elastography approaches have been developed. Due to its obvious source of mechanical contrast and tremendous diagnostic potential, elasticity imaging has gotten a lot of attention.

Author(S) Details

Anu Vijayan
Al Azhar Dental College, Thodupuzha, Kerala, India.

M. L. Asha
SGR Dental College & Research Institute, Bangalore, India.

S. Naveen
PMNM Dental College & Hospital, Bagalkot, West Bengal, India.

Ingita Mukhejee
Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, India.

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