Skeletal muscle and fatty tissue in mixed pulmonary embolism associated with liposuction: An incidental autopsy finding

Pulmonary myelolipoma containing osseous tissue: An unexpected finding at autopsy

Pulmonary myelolipoma is a very rare benign tumor composed of mature adipose tissue and hematopoietic elements such as erythroid, myeloid and megakaryocytic. It usually represents accidental finding during autopsy or chest imaging, since most cases are asymptomatic. Larger masses can lead to hemorrhage, chest pain and chest organ compression. We present a case of incidental finding of pulmonary...

Pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis at autopsy Prevalence of pulmonary embolism at autopsy

Incidental Pulmonary Embolism in Cancer Patients: A Single-Institution Analysis in Panama

Introduction: Incidental pulmonary embolisms (iPE) are common in cancer patients. Studies addressing iPE in oncology are increasing; however, few of these investigations have been conducted in a Latin-American population. This study aims to describe the incidence and characteristics of iPE in cancer patients in a comprehensive cancer center from Panama. Methods: A single-center, retrospective stud...

Fatal pulmonary hypertension in a patient with mixed connective tissue disease: report of an autopsy case.

A 34-yr-old woman with mixed connective tissue disease (MCTD) who died of heart failure due to pulmonary hypertension (PH) is reported. She showed various symptoms and signs over the previous 8 yr, including lymphadenopathy, Raynaud's phenomenon, polyarthralgia, sclerodactylia, esophageal disturbance, PH, Sjögren's syndrome and renal tubular acidosis. Autopsy findings revealed severe intimal pr...

Diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism by endobronchial ultrasound as an incidental finding.

detected a tumour obstructing the apical segmental bronchus of the left lower lobe. The tumour was biopsied and identified as undifferentiated large cell carcinoma. The patient was referred to the regional hospital for scheduling of endobronchial ultrasound with real-time transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-rt-TBNA) for staging. The following week, the patient suffered a brief syncopal episo...