A Rare Case of Metaplastic Thymoma Presenting With Myasthenia Gravis.

Thymomas are tumors of the mediastinum often associated with autoimmune conditions, in particular myasthenia gravis. In contrast, among the fewer than 40 reports of metaplastic thymoma, myasthenia gravis is rarely found. We describe the fourth patient, and first man, with metaplastic thymoma and myasthenia gravis.

Reintervention Rate After Pigtail Catheter Insertion Compared to Surgical Chest Tubes.

Background: Prior studies suggest similar efficacy between large-bore chest tube (CT) placement and small-bore pigtail catheter (PC) placement for the treatment of pleural space processes. This study examined reintervention rates of CT and PC in patients with pneumothorax, hemothorax, and pleural effusion.

Methods: This retrospective study examined patients from September 2015 through December 2020.

Dendriform pulmonary ossification in a patient with sickle cell disease.

Dendriform pulmonary ossification (DPO) is a rare condition characterised by the formation of bones in lung tissues. This case report describes the first reported case of DPO in a patient with sickle cell disease (SCD), identifying DPO as a potential pulmonary consequence of SCD.

Patient Adherence in an Academic Medical Center's Low-dose Computed Tomography Screening Program.

Objectives: Low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening is an important tool for reducing lung cancer mortality. This study describes a single center's experience with LDCT and attempts to identify any barriers to compliance with standard guidelines.

Materials And Methods: This is a retrospective review of a single university-based hospital system from 2015 to 2019.

Presenting Symptomatology of Mediastinal Masses and Its Effect on Surgical Outcomes.

Objective: Mediastinal masses are commonly encountered by the thoracic surgeon. Few studies have reported on the frequency and characteristics of symptoms at presentation. The primary objective of this study is to determine how often patients present with symptoms from a mediastinal mass.