Case Report and Review of Literature: Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma Misdiagnosed as Breast Carcinoma

Background: Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM) is a rare but aggressive tumor that is linked to asbestos exposure. Pleural mesothelioma is frequently challenging to diagnose because it mimics many other cancers. Among them, the two most common causes of pleural metastasis are breast and primary lung malignancies

Surgical Resection of a Giant Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma with Sternal Metastasis: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background: Papillary thyroid carcinoma is a differentiated form of thyroid carcinoma and the most common malignant thyroid cancer. It is characterized by indolent biological behavior and slow growth, with only a few cases reporting sternal metastasis. This study aims at reporting a rare case of huge papillary thyroid carcinoma that presented with sternal metastasis, with a review of the relevant literature

Osteoid osteoma of the rib masquerading as pain due to trauma: Removed by rib resection using preoperative CT-scan guidance

Osteoid osteomas (OO) are benign bone tumors that are prevalent in young adults. The typical clinical picture of the disease is pain that worsens at night, which may be alleviated by Non-Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs). The most common imaging finding of OO is a lytic lesion, known as a nidus, with variable intralesional mineralization, accompanied by bone sclerosis, cortical thickening and surrounding bone marrow edema, as well as marked post-contrast enhancement. The most commonly affected sites are the long bones of the lower limbs, but the ribs are rarely reported sites. The present study describes a case of osteoid osteomas located in the rib which was removed by rib resection using CT-scan guidance.The authors thank the patient and his family

Emergency repair of traumatic avulsion of the right main stem bronchus using biliary stent in a 6-year-Old girl: A case report

Introduction: Pediatric thoracic trauma is a rare condition, but results in high levels of morbidity and mortality. These injuries are often more devastating in the pediatric population due to differences in children’s anatomy and physiology relative to adult patients. Tracheobronchial injuries secondary to blunt trauma are difficult to diagnose compared to penetrating trauma. So, a high index of suspicion is of utmost importance. Case presentation: We report a case of a 6-year-old girl who experienced complete avulsion of the right main bronchus. The patient presented with extensive emphysema and severe respiratory distress with bilateral tension pneumothorax. Endotracheal intubation and two thoracostomy tubes were applied. Pneumothorax and a massive air leak persisted on the right side. After thoracotomy, right main bronchus avulsion was present and then repaired by end-to-end anastomosis and muscle flap. minimal air leaks from right chest tubes and partially expanding right lung on chest X-ray are seen after that. So, reinforcement by biliary (instead of bronchial) stent was performed because unavailability of bronchial stent with the desired size at that time. Discussion: Traumatic tracheobronchial damage occurs in just 0.05–3% of all pediatric thoracic traumas. It’s fatal condition especially in first hour. With proper recognition and management of these injuries, there is an associated improved long-term outcome. This article reviews the current literature and discusses the initial evaluation, current management practices, and future directions in pediatric thoracic trauma. Conclusion: Biliary stent placement could be a reasonable treatment option for racheobronchial damage.The authors thank the patient and her family

Exposure to the majority social space and residential place identity among minorities: evidence from Arabs in Israel

Contemporary urban fabrics are characterized by ethnic diversity in which considerable portions of minority groups reside in ethnic enclaves. These groups are exposed to the majority populations to different extents in various arenas. The current study addresses the association between exposure to the majority and identification with the ethnic residential environment. It examines this question among Arabs in Israel, who live mostly in distinct ethnic localities constituting part of Israel’s metropolitan areas, and are a native minority subjected to social exclusion and political marginalization. The methodology incorporates quantitative (310 questionnaires) and qualitative (25 in-depth interviews) data. Core findings reveal that exposure to the Jewish majority reduces place identity overall, yet has complex effects on place identity formation. These findings indicate that quality-of-life in the locality, including infrastructure upkeep and opportunities to foster community, are more strongly related to place identity than overt political dimensions. These issues are discussed in the context of encounters with difference and segregation