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Large-sized pulmonary chondroid hamartomas are very uncommon. We report a case of a 40-year-old male patient with a large sized chondroid hamartoma occupying almost the whole of one hemithorax, presenting with superior vena caval obstruction, left vocal cord palsy and adrenal involvement.
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Biopsy, Needle , Deglutition Disorders/diagnosis , Hamartoma/complications , Humans , Immunohistochemistry , Lung Diseases/complications , Male , Middle Aged , Prognosis , Risk Assessment , Severity of Illness Index , Superior Vena Cava Syndrome/diagnosis , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Vocal Cord Paralysis/diagnosisABSTRACT
Methods for detecting early lung cancers, carcinoma in situ, and dysplastic lesions of the tracheobronchial tree ultimately aim to eradicate them before they become invasive. This approach is being developed to detect early stage lung cancer, when treatment is more likely to be curative. This review describes the recent developments in lung cancer screening and the possible impact on management of lung cancer.
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Diagnostic Techniques, Respiratory System/trends , Female , Forecasting , Humans , Lung Neoplasms/diagnosis , Male , Mass Screening/trends , Outcome Assessment, Health CareABSTRACT
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a complex condition, influenced by environmental and/or genetic risk factors. It is important to identify these factors, and develop new therapies for the management of COPD. This review identifies these factors and highlights the role they will play in future treatment options of COPD.