Imaging of cystic masses of the mediastinum

MY Jeung, B Gasser, A Gangi, A Bogorin… - Radiographics, 2002 - pubs.rsna.org
Cystic masses of the mediastinum are well-marginated round lesions that contain fluid and
are lined with epithelium. Major cystic masses include congenital benign cysts (ie …

Chylothorax in infants and children

JD Tutor - Pediatrics, 2014 - publications.aap.org
Chylothorax, the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, is a relatively rare cause of
pleural effusion in children. It can cause significant respiratory morbidity, as well as lead to …

Mouse pulmonary dose-and time course-responses induced by exposure to multi-walled carbon nanotubes

DW Porter, AF Hubbs, RR Mercer, N Wu, MG Wolfarth… - Toxicology, 2010 - Elsevier
Carbon nanotubes (CNT) come in a variety of types, but one of the most common forms is
multi-walled carbon nanotubes (MWCNT). MWCNT have potential applications in many …

Lymphangioleiomyomatosis: a clinical update

FX McCormack - Chest, 2008 - Elsevier
Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) is a rare, cystic lung disease that is associated with
mutations in tuberous sclerosis genes, renal angiomyolipomas, lymphatic spread, and …

Generalized lymphatic anomaly and Gorham–Stout disease: overview and recent insights

M Ozeki, T Fukao - Advances in wound care, 2019 - liebertpub.com
Significance: Generalized lymphatic anomaly and Gorham–Stout disease are extremely rare
diseases with severe symptoms and poor prognosis. The etiology and clinical presentation …

[HTML][HTML] Clinical approach and review of causes of a chylothorax

LE Riley, A Ataya - Respiratory medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
A chylothorax, also known as chylous pleural effusion, is an uncommon cause of pleural
effusion with a wide differential diagnosis characterized by the accumulation of bacteriostatic …

Chylothorax: diagnosis and management in children

M Soto-Martinez, J Massie - Paediatric respiratory reviews, 2009 - Elsevier
Chylothorax is the accumulation of chyle in the pleural space, as a result of damage to the
thoracic duct. Chyle is milky fluid enriched with fat secreted from the intestinal cells and …

[HTML][HTML] Congenital chylothorax of the newborn: a systematic analysis of published cases between 1990 and 2018

B Resch, G Sever Yildiz, F Reiterer - Respiration, 2022 - karger.com
Background: Congenital chylothorax (CCT) of the newborn is a rare entity but the most
common cause of pleural effusion in this age-group. We aimed to find the optimal treatment …

Current views on the function of the lymphatic vasculature in health and disease

Y Wang, G Oliver - Genes & development, 2010 - genesdev.cshlp.org
The lymphatic vascular system is essential for lipid absorption, fluid homeostasis, and
immune surveillance. Until recently, lymphatic vessel dysfunction had been associated with …

Kaposiform lymphangiomatosis: a distinct aggressive lymphatic anomaly

SE Croteau, HPW Kozakewich, AR Perez-Atayde… - The Journal of …, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective To describe the clinical and imaging characteristics of a new lymphatic disorder
with a unique histological pattern and poor prognosis. Study design An observational …