INTRODUCTION Paragangliomas (PGLs) related to hereditary syndromes are rare mediastinal tumors. Paragangliomas are caused by mutations in genes encoding subunits of succinate dehydrogenase enzyme (SDH). AIM To evaluate clinical, anatomical and functional characteristics of mediastinal paragangliomas related to SDHx gene mutations. MATERIAL AND METHODS Retrospective analysis of 75 patients w...

INTRODUCTION Angiomyofibroblastoma (AMFB) is an extremely rare disease. It commonly occurs in middle-aged females and mainly involves the vulvovaginal region. Pathological examination plays an important role in differentiating from other tumors. But far less published literature focus on the imaging characteristics of AMFB. CLINICAL FINDINGS/DIAGNOSES We reported a case of AMFB in a 73-year-o...

When natural orifice transluminal endoscopic surgery (NOTES) was introduced more than 10 years ago, it presented the possibility of less-invasive, initially abdominal procedures through the gut wall without skin incision. As procedures were carried out without sufficient basis of experience and knowledge about possible hazards, the most critical points and possible complications of NOTES proced...

The aim of the study was to improve results treatment patients with descending purulent mediastinitis by means individualized surgical tactics priority use minimally invasive interventions and developed methods drainage mediastinum pleural cavity. Examination 73 receiving in department thoracic surgery Ivano-Frankivsk regional clinical hospital carried out. Treatment main group included intrame...

A case of malignant fibrous histiocytoma of the mediastinum presenting with unusual features of fever and leucocytosis is reported. This is the youngest patient reported in the literature who had this tumour in the mediastinum.

Background:Lymphoma is a malignancy that occurs primarily in the lymph nodes. Lymphoma divided into 2 major parts, namely: Non-Hodgkins (LNH) and Hodgkins (LH). About 85% of these malignancies are LNH. Epidemiological studies have found LH rare children under 5 years age relatively adults, but most common cancer among aged 15-19 years. Computed Tomography Scan(CT-Scan) frequently used examinati...