Search for dissertations about: "Pleural effusion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 swedish dissertations containing the words Pleural effusion.

  2. 1. Type 2 Cystatins. Studies on the role of the major cystatin, cystatin C, in mice and on properties and distribution of the novel human cystatins F, G, H and I

    Author : Carl-Michael Nathanson; Avdelningen för klinisk kemi och farmakologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Clinical chemistry; Klinisk kemi; enzyme kinetics; eosinophilic granulocytes; expression pattern; pleural effusion; knockout mouse; Cysteine peptidase; cystatin;

    Abstract : The aim the thesis work was to study the human cystatins C, E/M, F, G, H and I both in vivo and in vitro. A mouse devoid of cystatin C was used for the cystatin C studies. The levels of cystatins C, E/M and F were measured in pleural effusion samples of patients with various lung disorders. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hyaluronan in malignant pleural mesothelioma with special reference to diagnosis, tumourbiology and prognosis

    Author : Anders Thylén; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Malignant pleural mesothelioma; hyaluronan; prognosis; methods; immunohistochemistry; tumourvolume; chemotherapy; tirapazamine; cisplatin;

    Abstract : Malignant pleural mesothelioma (MPM), the primary malignant tumour of the pleural cavity, is an uncommon and treatment resistant tumour. The prognosis is poor. In many, but not all cases the concentration of hyaluronan (Hya) is increased in pleural effusion. The clinical relevance of Hya in MPM is not clear. READ MORE

  5. 3. In vitro testing of drug sensitivity in tumor cells from effusion

    Author : Carl-Olof Hillerdal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Malignant mesothelioma has a mean overall survival of around 1 year and lung adenocarcinoma with pleural spread has a mean overall survival of around 5 months. Both diseases cause fluid accumulation in the pleura, which is drained to alleviate associated symptoms such as shortness of breath. This fluid oft contains exfoliated tumor cells. READ MORE

  6. 4. Cardiovascular magnetic resonance evaluation of effusive and constrictive physiologies

    Author : Simon Olof Anders Thalén; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis presents an exploration of cardiovascular magnetic resonance (CMR) in the evaluation of effusive and constrictive heart conditions. Central to the thesis is advanced CMR as a diagnostic tool in pericardial effusion and constrictive pericarditis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Clinical and pathological characteristics of the Uganda genotype of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

    Author : Dan Wamala; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb), the aetiological agent of tuberculosis (TB) is the leading infectious cause of death globally. The outcome of Mtb infection is variable and depends on host, bacterial and environmental factors. READ MORE