Tumors and Mediastinum
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Tumors and Mediastinum conditions
Adenocarcinoma (Lung)Adenocarcinoma of the lung is a common non-small cell lung cancer subtype often linked to peripheral lung tissue and characterized by glandular differentiation.Bronchial Carcinoid TumorBronchial carcinoid tumor is a slow-growing neuroendocrine tumor in the lungs that can cause cough, wheezing, hemoptysis, and may secrete serotonin or other hormones.Large Cell Carcinoma (Lung)Large cell carcinoma of the lung is a poorly differentiated non-small cell lung cancer characterized by large, atypical cells and rapid tumor growth.MediastinitisMediastinitis is a severe inflammation of the mediastinum often caused by esophageal rupture or post-cardiac surgery infection, leading to chest pain and fever.MesotheliomaMesothelioma is a malignant tumor of the pleura linked to asbestos exposure, characterized by pleural thickening and often presenting with chest pain and dyspnea.Nasopharyngeal CarcinomaNasopharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor arising from the nasopharyngeal epithelium, often linked to Epstein-Barr virus infection and presenting with nasal obstruction or neck mass.Oropharyngeal CarcinomaOropharyngeal carcinoma is a malignant tumor arising in the oropharynx, often linked to HPV infection and presenting with sore throat, dysphagia, or neck mass.Small Cell Carcinoma (Lung) (Oat Cell Carcinoma (Lung))Small cell carcinoma of the lung is a highly aggressive neuroendocrine tumor characterized by rapid growth and early metastasis, often linked to smoking.Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Lung)Squamous Cell Carcinoma (Lung) is a type of non-small cell lung cancer arising from bronchial epithelium, often linked to smoking and characterized by keratinization.Superior Sulcus Tumor (Pancoast Tumor)Superior Sulcus Tumor, or Pancoast Tumor, is a lung apex cancer causing shoulder pain and Horner syndrome due to brachial plexus and sympathetic chain invasion.Superior Vena Cava SyndromeSuperior Vena Cava Syndrome results from obstruction of the SVC, causing facial swelling and venous distension due to impaired venous return to the heart.