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View article: Calcification in Thoracic Splenosis
Calcification in Thoracic Splenosis Open
Splenosis is a rare condition described as the implantation of ectopic splenic tissue, usually after a splenic rupture. Thoracic splenosis refers to acquired ectopic splenic tissue found within the thoracic cavity, often caused by thoracoa…
View article: Malignant mesothelioma presenting as recurrent hydro-pneumothorax: An atypical case presentation and literature review
Malignant mesothelioma presenting as recurrent hydro-pneumothorax: An atypical case presentation and literature review Open
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare pleural malignancy, with a vague presentation complicated by a decades-long latency period between environmental exposure and clinical manifestations. Spontaneous hydro-pneumothorax is a rare …
View article: Primary Pure Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder Locally Invading the Liver, Duodenum, and Stomach: A Case Report and Literature Review
Primary Pure Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Gallbladder Locally Invading the Liver, Duodenum, and Stomach: A Case Report and Literature Review Open
Primary pure squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the gallbladder is an exceptionally rare type of tumor that comprises only 1% of all gallbladder cancer. SCC of the gallbladder portends a worse prognosis than the more common adenocarcinoma va…
View article: Bombay blood phenotype: Laboratory detection and transfusions recommendations
Bombay blood phenotype: Laboratory detection and transfusions recommendations Open
Four main blood types routinely identified today are A, B, AB, and O. Universal donors have type "O" blood, and have no "A" or "B" antigens. In turn, no blood reactions will occur in recipients. Conversely, universal recipients having type…
View article: A rare case of bilateral chylothorax: a diagnostic challenge—follicular lymphoma versus primary effusion lymphoma
A rare case of bilateral chylothorax: a diagnostic challenge—follicular lymphoma versus primary effusion lymphoma Open
Chylothorax is most common on the left side owing to the position of the thoracic duct. Malignancy-associated chylothorax is not uncommon. However, bilateral chylothorax is rare and malignancy should be a consideration in absence of trauma…