The suprasternal space is a narrow space between the superficial and deep layers of the investing layers of the deep cervical fascia above the manubrium of the sternum. The suprasternal space has been paid little attention as a space with the potential for lymph node metastasis from both thyroi...
The mediastinum is the space behind the breastbone (sternum) in the middle of the chest, between the 2 lungs. It contains: Lymph nodes. The heart and its great vessels. Determining the presence of cancer in the mediastinum is essential for NSCLC treatment planning. Incorrectly staged patients ...
In subject area: Medicine and Dentistry Cancer risk reduction information was defined as the provision of information about how to avoid or reduce carcinogenic exposures, adopt behaviours to reduce the cancer risk, or to participate in organised intervention programmes [13]. ...
I finished radiation on June 20, and as I write this, my skin is still red and pink and peeling off in the treatment area. I still get tired much faster than I used to, and even though, intellectually, I know it's over, it doesn't quite feel like it yet. I wish I could say ...
Learning Points: We aim to highlight the pitfalls in assessing this challenging but important area through a series of cases demonstrating findings of retroareolar cancers and cancer mimics. P6 Wireless localisation at assessment—Pilot study in a large screening centre Dr Gauri Babu 1, Janet Clarke...
It is performed to determine the extent that the cancer has spread into the area of the chest between the lungs (the mediastinum). A small incision is made into the lower part of the neck above the breastbone (sternum). A variation is to make the incision in the chest. A mediastino...
Thyroid carcinoma metastasis to the sternum: resection and reconstruction. Acta Chir Belg. 2001;101(5):253–5. PubMed CAS Google Scholar Mishra A, et al. Surgical treatment of sternal metastases from thyroid carcinoma: report of two cases. Surg Today. 2001;31(9):799–802. Article PubMed...
In this software, digital marks on nipples, axillae and sternum juguler notches identifies the breast contour with the other breast, and gives us automated measurements including breast shape, volume, deformity, nipple position, scar visibility [15]. This study aimed to compare the cosmetic ...
Long bones, including the humerus and femur, as well as flat and irregular bones, such as vertebrae and the sternum, are predominantly composed of trabecular bone [5]. While both cortical and trabecular bone are metabolically active, trabecular bone undergoes remodeling at a rate higher than ...
Additionally, inconclusive mild hypermetabolic uptake was observed in the sternum area (yellow arrow). (B) PET/MRI identified sternum metastasis with gadolinium-contrast enhancement on T1-w MRI (yellow arrow). 3.3. Therapy Response Assessment While the assessment of tumor response after therapy ...