What Is Atelectasis
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Staging Systems
Tests to Determine Cancer Stage. After diagnosing non-small cell lung cancer, the doctor makes treatment choices by determining the cancer's stage (how large the tumor is and how far the cancer has spread). To stage the cancer and determine other aspects of the disease, a number of tests are conducted:
- The cancer cells are examined microscopically for size, shape, and other configurations.
- Computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), or both, are used to scan the lung...
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Pneumonia: Diagnosis
...fluid is then sent to the lab for multiple tests.Complications of this procedure are rare, but include collapsed lung, bleeding, and introduction of infection.Bronchoscopy. A bronchoscopy is done... Read more »Atelectasis
Atelectasis is the collapse of part or all of a lung. It is caused by a blockage of the air passages (bronchus or bronchioles) or by pressure on the lung. See also: Pneumothorax ... Read more »Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease: Complications
...the time. They are not due to other complications of COLD, including pneumonia, heart failure, or a collapsed lung.A new study found that 25% (one quarter) of people with COLD, who have an acute... Read more »Coronary Artery Disease: Prognosis
...hernia, heartburn)AsthmaSpasm in the coronary arteryAbnormalities of the heart muscleRupture of the aortaCollapsed lungAcute inflammation of the heartBlood clot in the lungHigh thyroid levels... Read more »Pneumonia: Prognosis
...Staphylococcus aureus or Klebsiella pneumoniae infections. The condition can cause permanent scarring.Collapsed Lung. In some cases, air may fill up the area between the pleural membranes causing... Read more »Images
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