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  "abstract": "Anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK)-positive histiocytosis (APH) is a rare disorder characterized by the accumulation of cells derived from monocyte-macrophage-dendritic cells. Thoracic APH is incredibly unusual and thus creates a diagnostic challenge. In this study, we report a case of extrapulmonary APH that was managed with mass excision, with no further treatment. Moreover, we reviewed previously published relevant adult ALK-positive histiocytosis cases, their primary management, and the disease progression.",
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  "affiliations": [
    "Department of Thoracic Surgery, King Abdulaziz Medical City, National Guard Hospital, Jeddah, SAU.",
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      "name": "Ramzi Addas"
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      "name": "Ahmed Alsabban"
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      "name": "Shahad Almarwan"
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      "name": "Saud Alharbi"
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  "bibtex": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/34mjzyz7nphms.bib",
  "cited_by": 0,
  "doi": "10.7759/cureus.117571",
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  "licence": "CC-BY",
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  "pdf_url": "https://europepmc.org/articles/PMC13740743?pdf=render",
  "pmcid": "PMC13740743",
  "pmid": "42996679",
  "published": "2026-10-07",
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  "ris": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/34mjzyz7nphms.ris",
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  "title": "Navigating the Unknown: A Surgical Perspective on Thoracic ALK-Positive Histiocytosis With Literature Review.",
  "title_text": "Navigating the Unknown: A Surgical Perspective on Thoracic ALK-Positive Histiocytosis With Literature Review.",
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  "updated_at": "2026-11-09T15:20:41Z",
  "url": "https://research.draconitic.com/paper/34mjzyz7nphms",
  "venue": "Cureus",
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