scholarly journals Smoking, Occupational Risk Factors, and Bronchial Tumor Location: A Possible Impact for Lung Cancer Computed Tomography Scan Screening

2012 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 128-136 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Gonzalez ◽  
Jean-Michel Vignaud ◽  
Christelle Clement-Duchene ◽  
Amandine Luc ◽  
Pascal Wild ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Bronchial Tumor ◽  
Tomography Scan

scholarly journals Postoperative Pneumocephalus on Computed Tomography Might Predict Post-Corpus Callosotomy Chemical Meningitis

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (5) ◽  
pp. 638
Author(s):  
Ayataka Fujimoto ◽  
Keisuke Hatano ◽  
Toshiki Nozaki ◽  
Keishiro Sato ◽  
Hideo Enoki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Risk Factor ◽  
Intractable Epilepsy ◽  
Epileptic Seizures ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Corpus Callosotomy ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Chemical Meningitis ◽  
Tomography Scan

Background: A corpus callosotomy (CC) is a procedure in which the corpus callosum, the largest collection of commissural fibers in the brain, is disconnected to treat epileptic seizures. The occurrence of chemical meningitis has been reported in association with this procedure. We hypothesized that intraventricular pneumocephalus after CC surgery represents a risk factor for postoperative chemical meningitis. The purpose of this study was to analyze the potential risk factors for postoperative chemical meningitis in patients with medically intractable epilepsy who underwent a CC. Methods: Among the patients who underwent an anterior/total CC for medically intractable epilepsy between January 2009 and March 2021, participants were comprised of those who underwent a computed tomography scan on postoperative day 0. We statistically compared the groups with (c-Group) or without chemical meningitis (nc-Group) to determine the risk factors. Results: Of the 80 patients who underwent a CC, 65 patients (25 females and 40 males) met the inclusion criteria. Their age at the time of their CC procedure was 0–57 years. The c-Group (17%) was comprised of seven females and four males (age at the time of their CC procedure, 1–43 years), and the nc-Group (83%) was comprised of 18 females and 36 males (age at the time of their CC procedure, 0–57 years). Mann–Whitney U-tests (p = 0.002) and univariate logistic regression analysis (p = 0.001) showed a significant difference in pneumocephalus between the groups. Conclusion: Postoperative pneumocephalus identified on a computed tomography scan is a risk factor for post-CC chemical meningitis.

scholarly journals Erratum to: Assessing environmental and occupational risk factors for lung cancer in Mexican–Americans

2011 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michelle K. McHugh ◽  
Sumesh Kachroo ◽  
Mei Liu ◽  
Anthony M. D’Amelio ◽  
Qiong Dong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Mexican Americans ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors

scholarly journals Voluminous Intrapericardial Lipoma Mimicking Pericardial Effusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 2020 ◽  
pp. 1-4
Author(s):  
Fabíola Prado de Morais ◽  
Noah Romero Nakajima ◽  
Olívia Félix Marconi Andalécio ◽  
Pedro de Santana Prudente ◽  
Guilherme Emílio Ferreira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Pericardial Effusion ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Tumor Location ◽  
Pathological Examination ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Radiologic Imaging ◽  
Heart Tumors ◽  
Tomography Scan

Lipomas are rare primary heart tumors and may involve the endocardium, myocardium, or pericardium. Signs and symptoms depend on the tumor location and size. The intrapericardial lipoma we report has massive dimensions and mimics a pericardial effusion. A 38-year-old male complained of dyspnea and precordial pain. On physical examination, heart sounds were diminished. The patient had received extensive medication for a clinically suspected pericardial effusion due to heart failure. A voluminous mass resembling fat within the pericardial sac was revealed by transesophageal echocardiography and a computed tomography scan. The tumor was removed successfully by a subxiphoid surgical approach. The diagnosis of a 635 gram intrapericardial lipoma was confirmed by pathological examination. After surgery, the patient recovered well and was completely asymptomatic at a follow-up at 90 days. No medications were being taken since. The diagnosis of a pericardial effusion should be secured by imaging exams to avoid unnecessary medications. Cardiac lipomas can be readily recognized by their typical features on radiologic imaging. The surgical pathology examination confirms the diagnosis and rules out malignancy criteria.

scholarly journals Women Epidemiology Lung Cancer (WELCA) study: reproductive, hormonal, occupational risk factors and biobank

2017 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabelle Stücker ◽  
◽  
Diane Martin ◽  
Monica Neri ◽  
Pierre Laurent-Puig ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors

scholarly journals Occupational risk factors of lung cancer: a hospital based case-control study

1999 ◽  
Vol 56 (5) ◽  
pp. 322-327 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. Droste ◽  
J. J. Weyler ◽  
J. P. Van Meerbeeck ◽  
P. A. Vermeire ◽  
M. P. van Sprundel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Control Study

Occupational Risk Factors for Lung Cancer in Men and Women: A Population-Based Case–Control Study in Italy

2004 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-294 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lorenzo Richiardi ◽  
Paolo Boffetta ◽  
Lorenzo Simonato ◽  
Francesco Forastiere ◽  
Paola Zambon ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Case Control ◽  
Occupational Risk ◽  
Occupational Risk Factors ◽  
Men And Women ◽  
Control Study

scholarly journals Computed tomography scan in the evaluation of patients with stroke

2012 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 24-31
Author(s):  
PK Chhetri ◽  
S Raut
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Computed Tomography ◽  
Eating Habits ◽  
Cavernous Angioma ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Stroke Risk Factors ◽  
Neurology Clinic ◽  
Tomography Scan

Cerebrovascular accident is a frequent cause of death and disability in most parts of the globe. The incidence of cerebrovascular diseases increases with age and the number of strokes is projected to increase as the elderly population grows. This study was undertaken to determine the type of stroke and also to relate the risks factors associated with stroke. Hundred consecutive patients presenting with stroke in the emergency department / neurology clinic were subjected to computed tomography scan of the brain. Sixty – four patients had ischemic infarct and 36 had intracranial hemorrhage which included 2 patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage and 1 with underlying cavernous angioma. Ischemic stroke was thus commoner than hemorrhagic stroke. Previous infarct or lacunes were noted in 25 % of the patients presenting with stroke. Risk factors were present in most (77 %) of the patients presenting with stroke. Among the various risk factors, the single most common was smoking seen in 38 cases, followed by hypertension in 28 cases, obesity in 8 cases and diabetes in 3 cases. Twenty- one patients had multiple combinations of the above risk factors. Among the multiple risk factors, combination of alcohol and smoking was the commonest seen in 11 cases, followed by hypertension and obesity in 8 cases and alcohol with obesity in 2 cases. Change in lifestyle and eating habits may thus help reduce the incidence of stroke. Journal of College of Medical Sciences-Nepal,2012,Vol-8,No-2, 24-31 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/jcmsn.v8i2.6834

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