Benign Tumors and Tumor-like Lesions of the Lung
A wide range of conditions may manifest as tumors or tumor-like lesions in the lung parenchyma. Although space limitations prevent the inclusion of every single clinical entity that may manifest…
Developmental Anatomy of the Shoulder and Anatomy of the Glenohumeral Joint
As our human ancestors evolved to become bipedal, the scapulohumeral complex evolved to comply with the specific demands that arise from an orthograde posture and to facilitate prehension. The inherent…
Non–Small Cell Carcinomas of the Lung
Epithelial neoplasms are by far the most common primary malignancies in the lung. Worldwide, lung cancer is the leading cause of illness and death in patients with neoplastic disease as…
Lung Tumors of Uncertain Histogenesis
This chapter describes a group of lung tumors characterized by uncertain histogenesis and very rare occurrence. Despite current advances in immunohistochemistry and molecular biology, definitive conclusions regarding the cellular origins…
Lung Tumors Derived from Presumed Ectopic Tissues
Tumors derived from presumed ectopic tissue constitute a family of tumors that are rarely encountered as primary intrapulmonary neoplasms. This is a diverse group in terms of not only histology…
The Biceps Tendon
In the early 1980s it was not uncommon to see patients who had undergone isolated biceps tenodesis when in reality their symptoms emanated from rotator cuff disease and impingement syndrome….
Vascular Tumors of the Lung
Primary vascular tumors of the lung are rare and represent a small percentage of primary lung neoplasms. They may be benign or malignant; however, no association with any specific factors…
Lymphoproliferative Tumors of the Lung
Malignant primary lymphoproliferative tumors of the lung are rare and represent a small percentage of all primary malignant neoplasms of the lower respiratory tract. Much of the current knowledge regarding…
Imaging Tumors of the Lung and Pleura
In the past few decades, the use of computers has revolutionized imaging, with the introduction of technologies such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasonography, positron emission tomography…
Salivary Gland–Type Tumors of the Lung
Primary salivary gland–type tumors of the lung are uncommon tumors that comprise no more than 1% of all lung neoplasms. Because of their rarity as primary lung neoplasms, salivary gland–type…
