Neuroendocrine carcinomas constitute an important group of primary neoplasms in the lung. Although the gamut of primary lung tumors that may show neuroendocrine differentiation is rather complex, involving tumors not…
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…
The correct procedures for handling resected tissue and preparing gross specimens for histologic evaluation of thoracic tumors are of great importance not only for diagnostic purposes but also for staging…
Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer death in North America. The 5-year relative survival rate among all patients with lung cancer is currently only 16%, compared with…
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…
The best hope for cure for most patients with malignancies involving the chest cavity lies with surgery. Complete resection of all gross disease with clear microscopic margins is the optimal…
Multimodality Imaging and Structural Heart Interventions SECTION 1 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY IN STRUCTURAL HEART DISEASE Recent advances in technology have led to the development of new devices and procedures that have greatly…
Congenital Heart Disease SECTION 1 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY AND CONGENITAL HEART DISEASE Progress has been made in the diagnosis of congenital heart diseases. In the past, careful physical examination along with the…
Neoplasms and the Heart SECTION 1 CLASSIFICATION OF NEOPLASMS OF THE HEART FIGURE 9.1 Patterns of involvement of the heart and pericardium by primary and secondary tumors. (Adapted from Buja…
The Pericardium SECTION 1 THE PERICARDIUM The pericardium is a fibroelastic sac that contains the heart and the proximal segments of the aorta and pulmonary artery and a portion of…
