Fibrosing mediastinitis: An unusual cause of superior vena cava symptoms

Fibrosing mediastinitis is a rare benign disorder caused by the proliferation of acellular collagen and fibrous tissue within the mediastinum. Although many cases are idiopathic, many (and perhaps most) cases are thought to be caused by an abnormal immunologic response to Mycobacterium tuberculosis...

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Main Authors: Abolfazl Mozafari, Ehsan Choopankareh, Alireza Gharib
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Vesnu Publications 2014-06-01
Series:Chronic Diseases Journal
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Online Access:http://cdjournal.muk.ac.ir/index.php/cdj/article/view/84