Author Archives: Prof. Dr. Alper Fındıkçıoğlu

Pulmonary Alveoli: Structure, Function, and Common Diseases

Lung alveoli are microscopic air sacs located at the terminal ends of the respiratory tract, [...]

Lung Anatomy: Structure, Lobes, Functions, and Respiratory System

Lung anatomy is not merely a static map of this vital organ at the center [...]

What Is Adenocarcinoma? Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Adenocarcinoma is a malignant type of cancer that develops from glandular tissue and originates from [...]

Common Lung Diseases: Types, Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment

Lung diseases are the general name for medical conditions that affect the respiratory system by [...]

What Is Carcinoma? Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Carcinoma is a type of cancer that originates from epithelial tissue and represents the most [...]

What Is Malignancy? Meaning, Signs, and Suspected Malignancy

Malignancy is a medical term describing the presence of cancer cells that proliferate uncontrollably within [...]

What Is a Neoplasm? Types, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Neoplasm is the formation of new tissue resulting from the abnormal and uncontrolled proliferation of [...]

Pleural Biopsy: What It Is, How It Is Performed, and Recovery

Pleural biopsy is a diagnostic medical procedure in which a tissue sample is taken from [...]

Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS): Procedure, Benefits, Risks, and Recovery

Toracoscopic surgery is a minimally invasive surgical technique that enables the treatment of diseases within [...]

Pleural Fibrosis: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Pleural fibrosis is a chronic condition characterized by thickening of the pleural membrane surrounding the [...]