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  1. Mediastinitis 
    Mediastinitis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the chest area between the lungs (mediastinum). This area contains ... Mediastinitis usually results from an infection. It may occur suddenly ( acute ), or it may develop slowly and ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000081.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Mediastinitis (Merck & Co., Inc.)  
    Chest Injuries and Disorders/Specifics ... Chest Injuries and Disorders ... Merck & Co., Inc. ... Mediastinitis - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from ...
    https://www.merckmanuals.com/.../mediastinitis - External Health Links
  3. Histoplasmosis 
    Histoplasmosis is an infection that occurs from breathing in the spores of the fungus Histoplasma capsulatum . ... Histoplasmosis occurs ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001082.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Chest Injuries and Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is the chest? The chest is the part of your body between your neck and your abdomen (belly). The medical term for your chest is thorax. Your chest ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/chestinjuriesanddisorders.html - Health Topics
  5. Subcutaneous emphysema 
    ... Elsevier; 2023:chap 63. Lenz RJ, Loyd JE. Mediastinitis and fibrosing mediastinitis. In: Broaddus VC, Ernst JD, King TE, et ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003286.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Drug-induced pulmonary disease 
    ... inflammation) of the chest area between the lungs ( mediastinitis ) Abnormal buildup of fluid in the lungs ( pulmonary ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000104.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Esophageal perforation 
    ... This often results in infection of the mediastinum ( mediastinitis ). The most common cause of an esophageal perforation ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000231.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Retropharyngeal abscess 
    Complications may include: Airway obstruction Aspiration Mediastinitis Osteomyelitis
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000984.htm - Medical Encyclopedia