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Radiologist's Vigilance Uncovers Dangerous Chest Tumor After Normal ER X-Ray

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Radiologist's Vigilance Uncovers Dangerous Chest Tumor After Normal ER X-Ray
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago

What happened

A Haifa man’s lymphoma was detected after a normal ER chest X-ray, thanks to a radiologist’s suspicion during an ultrasound and a real-time video consultation that revealed a rare blood clot, leading to urgent hospital referral and diagnosis.

  • 01A Haifa man was diagnosed with lymphoma after a normal ER chest X-ray and discharge.
  • 02Radiologist noticed unusual hand color during ultrasound, prompting suspicion despite normal soft tissue findings.
  • 03Real-time video consultation identified a rare thrombosis in a major neck vein.
  • 04The clot led to urgent hospital referral and biopsy confirming lymphoma in the chest mediastinum.
  • 05The tumor invaded blood vessels, causing the clot and symptoms of swelling and pain.
  • 06Collaboration and immediate consultation enabled early detection and treatment referral.

Summary translated & synthesized from the sources below by baba. Read each original for the full report.

In this story
OrganizationsMaccabi, Carmel Hospital
PlacesHaifa, Israel

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MakoCenter · Hebrew1 hour ago
Radiologist's Vigilance Uncovers Dangerous Chest Tumor After Normal ER X-Ray
N12Center · Hebrew1 hour ago
Radiologist’s Vigilance Uncovers Dangerous Chest Tumor After Normal ER X-Ray

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