Pectus carinatum is the protruding deformity of the chest wall. It is seen less frequently than pectus excavatum. Pectus carinatum occurs in the form of unilateral or bilateral involvement of the rib cartilage and structural disruption in the upper or lower projection of the sternum. Mixed deformities can also be seen. One side of the…
Hyperhidrosis is a condition characterized by abnormally increased sweating, which is more than necessary to regulate body temperature. Although it is primarily a physical burden, hyperhidrosis can impair quality of life psychologically, emotionally, and socially. This excessive sweat happens even when the person is not doing jobs that require muscle strength and is not due…
What Causes Body Odor and How Can I Treat It? What is bromhidrosis? Bromhidrosis is foul-smelling body odor related to your sweat. Perspiration itself actually has no odor. It’s only when sweat encounters bacteria on the skin that a smell can emerge. Other than body odor (BO), bromhidrosis is also known by other clinical terms,…
A pneumothorax is a collapsed lung. A pneumothorax occurs when air leaks into the space between the lung and chest wall; may be partial or complete. Pneumothorax may result from a blind or penetrating chest injury, some medical procedures, or damage from underlying lung disease. Or, it could appear without obvious reason. Symptoms often include…
Introduction Thoracic trauma accounts for up to 35% of trauma-related deaths in the United States and encompasses a broad range of injuries that can cause significant morbidity and mortality (1). Prompt evaluation during the primary trauma survey is key to identifying those injuries which are immediately life-threatening and require rapid intervention. Once these conditions are…
What Is Pleural Mesothelioma? Pleural mesothelioma is a type of cancer caused by asbestos fibers becoming embedded in the lining of the lungs. Over time, the fibers may cause inflammation and scarring. As the scarring worsens, it may develop into mesothelioma tumors. Pleural malignant mesothelioma is the most common form of mesothelioma cancer. Each year, about…
Poland syndrome is a disorder in which affected individuals are born with missing or underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body, resulting in abnormalities that can affect the chest, shoulder, arm, and hand. The extent and severity of the abnormalities vary among affected individuals. Poland syndrome has been estimated to occur in 1 in…
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous cancers. The most common cause of lung cancer smoking! Early diagnosis is very important. Quitting smoking immediately and not being exposed to secondhand smoke as soon as the diagnosis is essential. Before starting the treatment process, it is crucial that the cancer is diagnosed correctly and determined…