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Browse public condition summaries from China medical resources by stable specialty category.
Chest CT
Chest CT is a method of examining the chest using X-ray computed tomography (CT), which can be used to screen for and diagnose diseases of the lungs, trachea, heart, chest wall, mediastinum, sternum, and other areas.
View detailsPulmonary metastatic tumor
Pulmonary metastatic tumor refers to malignant tumors originating outside the lungs that metastasize to the lungs through certain pathways, and also includes tumors that metastasize from a primary site within the lung to other parts of the lung. Excluding metastasis of primary lung cancer itself, the most common primary tumors associated with this disease are breast cancer, gastrointestinal tumors, kidney cancer, melanoma, sarcoma, lymphoma, leukemia, and ovarian cancer. The vast majority of patients with this disease have no early symptoms, while a few may experience irritating cough, bloody sputum, and chest and back pain.
View detailsPulmonary hemangioma
Pulmonary angioma, also known as pulmonary sclerosing hemangioma, is a relatively rare benign tumor of the lung. It is asymptomatic in the early stages, but as the disease progresses, symptoms such as shortness of breath, cough, general weakness, chest pain, and even hemoptysis may appear.
Costochondritis
Costochondral perichondritis is an inflammatory reaction of the perichondrial tissue covering the surface of the costal cartilage. It generally occurs in women between 25 and 35 years old, primarily affecting the 2nd to 5th ribs. Most patients experience unilateral onset.
View detailsIntercostal neuralgia
Intercostal nerves are the main nerves of the chest. They originate from the thoracic spinal cord, extending bilaterally from the intervertebral foramina of the thoracic vertebrae, passing through the intercostal spaces to the anterior chest. They are responsible for sensation in most areas of the chest wall and the movement of the intercostal muscles. Intercostal neuralgia is pain in the area innervated by the intercostal nerves. It can be divided into the following two types: Primary intercostal neuralgia: Very rare, with an unknown cause. Secondary intercostal neuralgia: More common. The main symptom is pain distributed in a band-like pattern across the chest or abdomen.
View detailsBronchopulmonary sequestration
Bronchopulmonary sequestration is a congenital anomaly characterized by the formation of an accessory lobe or segment of lung tissue that is separated from the normal tracheobronchial tree and receives its blood supply from the systemic circulation. This disease is common in adolescents. The main symptoms include cough, fever, purulent sputum, and hemoptysis.
View detailsHemothorax
Hemothorax is a condition characterized by the accumulation of blood in the pleural cavity. It can be classified into traumatic hemothorax and non-traumatic hemothorax based on the cause of bleeding. The main symptoms of this condition include pallor, rapid and weak pulse, shortness of breath, decreased blood pressure, and cold sweats.
View detailsCongenital mediastinal cyst
The mediastinum is the region between the two lungs, extending vertically. It contains the trachea, bronchi, esophagus, and heart. Therefore, mediastinal cysts include tracheal cysts, bronchial cysts, esophageal cysts, gastrointestinal cysts, pericardial cysts, and others. Regardless of their location, all mediastinal cysts are benign tumors. The main symptoms vary depending on the location of the cyst.
View detailsTracheoesophageal fistula
Tracheoesophageal fistula refers to the formation of a fistula between the trachea and the esophagus, connecting the two tubes. This allows food to enter the trachea, causing symptoms such as choking. This condition can be divided into two types: congenital and acquired. Congenital tracheoesophageal fistula mostly occurs in newborns and is often associated with congenital esophageal atresia. Acquired tracheoesophageal fistula is more common in adults. The main symptoms are severe coughing and choking when drinking or eating.
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