A 41-year-old man was evaluated for swelling in the ankles and syncope. CT of the chest showed bilateral mediastinal and ...

The left lung weighed 700 gm ... and showed numerous white-tan, well circumscribed, fibrous nodules measuring 5 mm. to 2.5 cm. The kidneys, bladder and prostate were normal.

To diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), doctors typically use spirometry to measure your lung function. They usually also perform other tests to monitor the damage to your lungs.

Lung cancer liver metastases are tumors that form in the liver from cancer cells that have broken away from the primary cancer and spread through the blood or lymphatic system. The liver is a common ...

Lung cancer survival without treatment is shorter than survival with treatment. People with untreated non-small cell lung cancer—the most common type—typically live between five and 12 months after ...

The iron lung, conceptualized in the late 1920s, was most notably the first line of defense against polio during the epidemics that occurred between 1948 to 1955. The device saved the lives of ...

For example, if a person has smaller lung nodules, a biopsy may be too risky and difficult to justify. However, when it is medically necessary, a biopsy can shape an individual’s outlook and ...

Participants who completed pulmonary rehabilitation had a 44% lower risk of death or lung transplant at 5 years compared to controls. Pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) may improve survival in patients ...

In addition to localizing and segmenting lung nodules, a non-invasive risk assessment system can also help clinicians tailor treatment decisions in a timely manner, ultimately improving patient ...

The distance between the pulmonary nodule and the pleural surface is greater than 5 mm, and precise positioning may not be possible through touch during surgery. Exclusion criteria were: (1) those who ...