The objective : to determine the indications and possibility of surgical treatment giant malignant intrathoracic tumors. Subjects Methods . authors presents their own experience 19 patients with Results. Overall resectability was 79% (15/19 patients). 4 underwent combined surgery: in 2 patients, tumor removed resection a part upper lobe lung; 1 patient had this left lung resected (pneumoectomy)...

Primary pleural rhabdomyosarcoma is an extremely rare intrathoracic malignancy. We present a case of a previously healthy 2-year-old male complaining of cough and shortness of breath. The plain film, CT and MRI descriptions of this pleural tumor are presented. This is a fast growing tumor that is indistinguishable radiographically from other large intrathoracic tumors such as pleuropulmonary bl...

BACKGROUND: Combined radiation and chemotherapy for intrathoracic tumors can produce appreciable morbidity. Apprehension about the severity of these toxicities may inhibit optimal patient care. METHODS: The literature on recognition, diagnosis, prophylaxis, and management of these toxicities is reviewed and combined with the experiences of the authors to produce management recommendations. RESU...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is defined as any malignant tumor arising from or differentiating toward the cells of the peripheral nerve sheath. MPNST accounts for about 5-10% of all soft tissue tumors and is often associated with neurofibromatosis type I (NF-1, von Recklinghausen's disease). It is one of the malignant tumors associated with von Recklinghausen's disease. Its c...

Primary intrathoracic chondrosarcomas are rare tumors. The present study reports three cases of primary intrathoracic chondrosarcomas in two males and one female aged between 45 and 64 years. Clinically, one case presented with cough and blood sputum, while the other two cases of primary intrathoracic chondrosarcoma were found incidently during a routine health examination. Radiologically, the ...

Congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) is a rare condition. The reported incidence of intrathoracic renal ectopia due to CDH is also rare. A right-sided thoracic kidney is much less common due to the location of the liver. Isolated intrathoracic kidney is usually asymptomatic and diagnosed incidentally on chest imaging. The authors report on a 21days old female infant with late-presenting right ...

Intrathoracic lipomas are rare benign tumors; their behavior is not completely clear and their surgical removal may be challenging. We report a case of a giant right intrathoracic myxoid fusocellular lipoma compressing the lung, tracheobronchial tree, and esophagus which was removed through a posterolateral thoracotomy. Complete removal resulted in resolution of the chest pain and improvement o...

Malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumor (MPNST) is a rare nerve sheath tumor derived from Schwann cells or pleuripotent cells of neural crest. Neurogenic tumors make about 10-20% of all mediastinal tumors. Incidence of MPNST is 0.001% in general population and 0.16% in patients with neurofibromatosis I (NF I). We report a case of 60 year female presenting with progressive cough and breathlessne...