Fw: Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis: Imaging on Tc-99m Heat-Denatured Red Blood Cell Scintigraphy.

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[1]Clin Nucl Med. 2008 Apr; 33(4): 282-284
Chollet Y, Hauser P, Da Silva T, Meuwly JY, Praz V, Jichlinski P, Guillou L, Delaloye AB, Wisard M, Prior J

An 18-year-old man presented with a growing painless left scrotal mass. Sonography showed a hydrocele and a homogeneous, well-encapsulated left extratesticular mass with similar echogenicity as the normal testis, suggestive of a splenogonadal fusion. To substantiate the diagnosis, the patient underwent Tc-99m heat-denatured red blood cell scintigraphy showing normal physiological hyperactivity in the spleen but activity similar to the blood pool projecting on the upper part of the left testis. This made testicular splenic tissue less likely. The patient underwent resection and histopathology revealed a well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma. Inguinal orchidectomy was subsequently performed and the patient was free of recurrence at 18 months.



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Fw: Well-Differentiated Papillary Mesothelioma of the Tunica Vaginalis Testis: Imaging on Tc-99m Heat-Denatured Red Blood Cell Scintigraphy.

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[1]Clin Nucl Med. 2008 Apr; 33(4): 282-284
Chollet Y, Hauser P, Da Silva T, Meuwly JY, Praz V, Jichlinski P, Guillou L, Delaloye AB, Wisard M, Prior J

An 18-year-old man presented with a growing painless left scrotal mass. Sonography showed a hydrocele and a homogeneous, well-encapsulated left extratesticular mass with similar echogenicity as the normal testis, suggestive of a splenogonadal fusion. To substantiate the diagnosis, the patient underwent Tc-99m heat-denatured red blood cell scintigraphy showing normal physiological hyperactivity in the spleen but activity similar to the blood pool projecting on the upper part of the left testis. This made testicular splenic tissue less likely. The patient underwent resection and histopathology revealed a well-differentiated papillary mesothelioma. Inguinal orchidectomy was subsequently performed and the patient was free of recurrence at 18 months.



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Fw: Risk factors for major complications after extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

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Subject: Risk factors for major complications after extrapleural pneumonectomy for malignant pleural mesothelioma.

[1]Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Apr; 85(4): 1206-10
de Perrot M, McRae K, Anraku M, Karkouti K, Waddell TK, Pierre AF, Darling G, Keshavjee S, Johnston MR

BACKGROUND: Factors associated with increased risk of major complications after extrapleural pneumonectomy (EPP) for malignant pleural mesothelioma are not well characterized; in particular, the risks of induction chemotherapy and red blood cell (RBC) transfusion have not been well defined. METHODS: We reviewed our experience with 62 consecutive EPP (28 right sided) performed in our institution for malignant pleural mesothelioma between January 1993 and May 2007. A total of 44 patients underwent induction chemotherapy with cisplatin-based therapy. RESULTS: The majority of patients (88%) received RBC transfusions (median, 4 units; range, 0 to 18 units). Patients undergoing induction chemotherapy had lower preoperative hemoglobin (122 +/- 16 g/L versus 134 +/- 15 g/L in the remaining patients, p = 0.02) and received more RBC transfusions (5.1 +/- 3.5 units versus 2.1 +/- 2.3 units in the remaining patients, p = 0.007). Twenty-two patients (35%) experienced major postoperative complications and 4 of them died (6.5%). Patients experiencing major complications were older (60 +/- 8 years versus 56 +/- 12 years, respectively; p = 0.2) and received more RBC transfusions (5.8 +/- 4.3 units versus 3.7 +/- 2.7 units, respectively; p = 0.02). Major complications occurred more frequently after right-sided EPP than after left-sided EPP (54% versus 21%, p = 0.007). Induction chemotherapy had no impact on the risk of major complications (p = 0.5). Transfusion of more than 4 units of RBC (p = 0.01) and right-sided EPP (p = 0.01) were associated with increased risk of major complications after EPP in multivariate analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Right EPP and more than 4 units of RBC transfusion are associated with increased risk of major complications. Although patients undergoing induction chemotherapy received more RBC transfusions, induction chemotherapy did not directly impact the risk of major complications.



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Fw: Pericardial tumors.

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Subject: Pericardial tumors.

[1]Semin Diagn Pathol. 2008 Feb; 25(1): 47-53
Luk A, Ahn E, Vaideeswar P, Butany JW

Pericardial tumors are rare. A majority of the reported cases are metastatic in nature and indicate a poor prognosis. Primary tumors of the pericardium are extremely rare and occur in a broad age range. This review describes several of the more common lesions: germ cell tumors, solitary fibroma, pericardial mesothelioma, and metastatic disease.



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Fw: Lung cancer and mesothelioma among engine room crew--case reports with risk assessment of previous and ongoing exposure to carcinogens.

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[1]Int Marit Health. 2007; 58(1-4): 5-13
Forsell K, Hageberg S, Nilsson R

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this article is to illustrate, by means of case reports on occupational exposure in four men with cancer, the hazards of previous and ongoing carcinogenic exposures in ships' engine rooms. Several cases of cancer occurred within a few years among the engine room crew of a passenger ferry. An investigation was undertaken to establish the number of cases, the types of cancers involved, and their possible relation to work. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Nine cases of cancer among crew members of the ferry were reported between 2001 and 2006, six of which occurred in crew working in the engine room. During the investigated time period, 65 men had been employed in the engine room (mean age 40, range 16-65, years). Four cases were referred to our department. Medical history, personal risk factors and specific diagnoses were collected by medical examinations and from the medical files. An experienced occupational hygienist evaluated work-related exposure to carcinogens. RESULTS: Two engine room ratings contracted lung cancer at the age of 54 and 61, respectively. Both men had been smokers for many years (33 and 45 years, respectively). One engine room rating and one electrical engineer were diagnosed with mesothelioma at the age of 61 and 63, respectively. All four had started to work in engine rooms between 1959 and 1967. Carcinogenic exposure included asbestos, with an estimated cumulative exposure of 2-5 fibreyears/mL, as well as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitroarenes from oils, soot and engine exhaust. CONCLUSIONS: For the lung cancer cases, smoking and asbestos exposure were considered clear risk factors, and PAHs and nitroarenes possible risk factors. For the mesothelioma cases, former asbestos exposure was considered a causal factor. Asbestos can still be present on ships. Steps should be taken to reduce the exposure to asbestos, PAHs and nitroarenes, and smoking.



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Fwd: Nanotechnology cancer risk found - Los Angeles Times

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Certain types of carbon nanotubes -- microscopic graphite cylinders used in a small but growing number of Space Age applications -- could pose a similar cancer risk as asbestos if inhaled, scientists reported Tuesday. Researchers found that mice ...

Tue, 20 May 2008 20:06:00 GMT

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Fwd: Nanotubes May Lead to Cancer - Washington Post

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Microscopic, high-tech "nanotubes" that are being made for use in a wide variety of consumer products cause the same kind of damage in the body as asbestos does, according to a study in mice that is raising alarms among workplace safety experts and ...

Wed, 21 May 2008 05:10:00 GMT

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Fwd: Microscopic carbon tubes pose possible cancer risk - Houston Chronicle

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Certain types of carbon nanotubes — microscopic graphite cylinders used in a small but growing number of Space Age applications — could pose a similar cancer risk as asbestos if inhaled, scientists reported Tuesday. Researchers found that mice ...

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:54:00 GMT

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Fwd: Study: Carbon nanotubes may mimic asbestos - Seattle Post Intelligencer

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BOSTON -- Strong, versatile little "nanotubes" made out of carbon are considered future stars in nanotechnology research in medicine and industry. Now a study finds that longer threads of the stuff mimic the toxic qualities of asbestos, renewing ...

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:54:00 GMT

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Fwd: Sender E-mail - DailyTech

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Long carbon nanotubes bear an uncanny resemblance to asbestos fibers. More studies will be necessary to determine if they act similarly as a carcinogen. (Source: Courtesy of Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy, University of Cambridge.) Is ...

Thu, 22 May 2008 16:50:00 GMT

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