Large Enteric Cyst in Anterior Mediastinum: A Rare Case Report
Mediastinal enteric cysts occurs rarely amongst adults and are encountered mostly in neonates and infants. In most cases they present as a right posterior mediastinal mass, often accompanied by vertebral defects. A case of a 69 years old female who had a mediastinal mass on chest X-ray as an inciden...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2022-06-01
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| Series: | Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Medicine |
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| Online Access: | https://jctm.mums.ac.ir/article_20337_fb0b67384c4a3c17682733506d125d15.pdf |
| Summary: | Mediastinal enteric cysts occurs rarely amongst adults and are encountered mostly in neonates and infants. In most cases they present as a right posterior mediastinal mass, often accompanied by vertebral defects. A case of a 69 years old female who had a mediastinal mass on chest X-ray as an incidental finding was reported to us. Computed Tomography (CT) scan was performed and found to have a cystic mass in the left anterior mediastinum with no associated vertebral anomalies. Posterolateral thoracotomy followed by cyst excision was performed. Histopathology report confirmed to be an enteric cyst. |
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| ISSN: | 2345-2447 2322-5750 |