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Tuberculosis of chest wall
Chest wall tuberculosis refers to tuberculous lesions of the ribs, sternum, and soft tissues of the chest wall secondary to pulmonary or pleural tuberculosis infection, belonging to a type of secondary tuberculous infection. This disease is more common in young and middle-aged people, with males more affected than females. The main symptoms include low-grade fever, fatigue, and night sweats.
View detailsLung adenocarcinoma
Lung adenocarcinoma is a type of non-small cell lung cancer, mostly originating from the bronchial mucosal epithelium, and a small number originating from the mucous glands of the large bronchi, primarily from the mucous glands of the small bronchi. This disease is common in women, middle-aged and elderly individuals, those with a family history, those with long-term active or passive exposure to carcinogens, and those with chronic respiratory diseases. Early-stage lung adenocarcinoma generally has no obvious symptoms. As it progresses to advanced stages, symptoms such as cough, hemoptysis or bloody sputum, dyspnea, fever, and chest pain may appear.
View detailsLung tumor
Lung tumor is a type of disease characterized by the formation of tumors in the lungs due to various factors. Based on their nature, lung tumors can be classified into benign lung tumors and malignant lung tumors, with malignant lung tumors commonly referred to as lung cancer. Some patients with lung tumors are asymptomatic and are only incidentally discovered during a physical examination; others may experience symptoms such as cough and hemoptysis.
Empyema
Empyema refers to the purulent infection of the pleural cavity caused by pathogenic bacteria, leading to the accumulation of purulent exudate within the pleural space. Most cases of empyema are complications of intrapulmonary infections, while a few are caused by infections of adjacent organs. A small number of cases can also be attributed to chest trauma, surgery, sepsis, and septicemia. According to the progression of the disease, empyema can be divided into acute empyema and chronic empyema. The main symptoms of acute empyema include chest pain, fever, and cough, while the main symptoms of chronic empyema include shortness of breath, weight loss, and anemia.
View detailsRib fracture
Rib fracture is the most common chest injury, often caused by direct or indirect trauma, leading to the interruption of the integrity and continuity of the ribs. After a rib fracture, local pain, deformity, and paradoxical breathing may occur.
View detailsChest wall tumor
Chest wall tumors are a broad category of diseases, referring to tumors that arise in the deep soft tissues and bones of the chest wall, and can grow inward into the thoracic cavity, outward from the chest wall, or in both directions. The incidence of chest wall tumors is low, but their tissue origins are complex and diverse, encompassing both benign and malignant types. Generally, it is believed that all chest wall tumors, regardless of their benign or malignant nature, require surgical resection. Radiotherapy and chemotherapy may also be combined depending on the patient's condition.
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View detailsCongenital cystic disease of the lung
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is a relatively rare congenital lung developmental anomaly, which can be further classified into congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation, bronchogenic cyst, congenital lobar emphysema, and pulmonary sequestration.
View detailsPectus excavatum
Pectus excavatum is named for its characteristic chest wall depression, where the sternum and adjacent costal cartilages sink inward, forming a funnel-shaped deformity. The cause of pectus excavatum is not yet clear, but the most important reason may be abnormal development of the sternum, ribs, or diaphragm. In addition, congenital genetic defects, hereditary diseases, and pathological factors can also lead to pectus excavatum. Males are more susceptible to the condition than females, and individuals with a family history of pectus excavatum are more likely to develop it themselves.
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