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Other Pulmonary Disorders01:17

Other Pulmonary Disorders

Respiratory disorders encompass a range of conditions with varying levels of severity. Asthma, marked by chronic airway inflammation and hypersensitivity, is one such condition. It can lead to airway obstruction due to factors like bronchial spasms, mucosal edema, increased mucus secretion, or epithelial damage. Asthma triggers are diverse, ranging from allergens to emotional upset, and treatment focuses on both immediate relief through bronchodilators and long-term inflammation suppression.
Pulmonary Hypertension: Classification and Pathogenesis01:30

Pulmonary Hypertension: Classification and Pathogenesis

Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is a severe health condition in which the mean pulmonary arterial pressure increases to 25 mmHg or more, even when the body is at rest. This high pressure in the blood vessels that transport blood from the heart to the lungs can cause various symptoms, including shortness of breath, can lead to right heart failure, and significantly affect the overall quality of life.
There are various classifications for PH, each relating to different underlying causes and also...
Cushing Syndrome II: Pathophysiology01:19

Cushing Syndrome II: Pathophysiology

Cortisol production is normally governed by the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis, which maintains hormonal balance through tightly regulated feedback mechanisms. Disruption of this regulatory system is central to the development of Cushing syndrome, whether the excess cortisol originates from external medications or internal pathology. Persistent cortisol elevation alters metabolism, immune function, and endocrine signaling, producing the characteristic clinical features of the...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis II01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis II

Tuberculosis, or TB, is a bacterial infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. While its primary impact is on the lungs, leading to pulmonary tuberculosis, it can also affect various other organs, a condition referred to as extrapulmonary tuberculosis.
Here is a detailed explanation of its pathophysiology:
Transmission: The process begins when a person inhales droplet nuclei containing M. tuberculosis. These are typically released into the air when an individual with pulmonary or...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis V01:28

Pulmonary Tuberculosis V

Medical management of tuberculosis (TB) patients involves a comprehensive approach that includes diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring. The specific strategies can vary depending on the type of tuberculosis (latent or active), the patient's overall health status, and other considerations.
Latent tuberculosis infection occurs when TB bacteria are present in a person's body, but are not causing illness or symptoms. It is not contagious, and preventive treatment is crucial to avoid the progression...
Pulmonary Tuberculosis III01:31

Pulmonary Tuberculosis III

Tuberculosis (TB) is a contagious infection primarily affecting the lung parenchyma but which can also affect other body parts. TB can be classified based on disease development, presentation, and the affected anatomical site.
The first classification is based on the development of the disease, and it includes the following categories:

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Pulmonary oncocytoma: a rare case.

Rajaram Burrah1, Usha Kini, Marjorie Correa

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. John's National Academy of Health Sciences, Bangalore, India.

Asian Cardiovascular & Thoracic Annals
|November 30, 2006
PubMed
Summary

Oncocytomas are rare lung tumors. This report details the management and outcome of a rare lung oncocytoma case, contributing to limited world literature on this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Pathology
  • Pulmonology

Background:

  • Oncocytomas are benign neoplasms characterized by large eosinophilic cells.
  • They most commonly arise in the kidney and salivary glands.
  • Pulmonary oncocytomas are exceedingly rare, with fewer than six cases documented globally.

Observation:

  • A case of pulmonary oncocytoma was identified.
  • The tumor exhibited typical oncocytoma histological features.

Findings:

  • This study presents a rare instance of lung oncocytoma.
  • Management strategies and patient outcome are detailed.

Implications:

  • Adds to the scarce literature on pulmonary oncocytomas.

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  • Informs clinical management of rare lung neoplasms.
  • Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in pulmonary pathology.