Huge mediastinal ancient schwannoma causing acute respiratory failure: a case report

Abstract Benign mediastinal tumor is usually asymptomatic and exhibits uncomplicated clinical course. Posterior mediastinal schwannoma is common, but a huge benign tumor causing acute respiratory failure due to mass effect is unusual. We present a patient who suffered from acute respiratory failure...

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Main Authors: Hsuan-Ying Huang, Chien-Ming Lo, Hung-I Lu, Jen-Ping Chang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-024-02605-1