Mediastinal Thymic Cyst: A Rare Case Report
This report describes an uncommon case of mediastinalthymic cyst, which was incidentally found in a 60-year-old female during her visit. Since the nature of her lesion was unknown, it was surgically removed, and mediastinalthymic cyst was diagnosed on the basis of pathologic findings. This report...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Pvt. Ltd.
2014-06-01
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| Series: | International Journal of Anatomy Radiology and Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://www.ijars.net/articles/PDF/2000/2-%209972_CE(Ra1)_F(H)_PF1(PAG)_PFA(P)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | This report describes an uncommon case of mediastinalthymic cyst, which was incidentally found in a 60-year-old
female during her visit. Since the nature of her lesion was
unknown, it was surgically removed, and mediastinalthymic cyst was diagnosed on the basis of pathologic findings. This report describes the course of treatment and
outcome. The description of mediastinalthymic cyst in the
literature is very limited. Our experience in the diagnosis
and management of this case adds to this description. The
role of imaging in the diagnosis is also discussed.
Thymic cysts are usually diagnosed accidentally during radiological evaluation of the chest for unrelated conditions.
Although, most of these cysts are asymptomatic and of no
clinical significance, a rare few are of importance because
they cause symptoms and signs, masquerading as malignant mediastinal tumours. Symptoms appear late when
the mass compresses on adjoining tissues. |
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| ISSN: | 2277-8543 2455-6874 |