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Open Access 01-12-2023 | Dyspnea | Case Report

A massive immature mediastinal teratoma treated with chemotherapy and surgical resection: a case report

Authors: Parviz Mardani, Hooman Kamran, Rezvan Ghaderpanah, Bita Geramizadeh, Damoun Fouladi, Reza Shahriarirad, Armin Amirian

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2023

Abstract

Background

Teratoma is a type of germ cell tumor consisting of one or multiple tissues derived from germinal layers. The location and size of the tumor can cause various presentations. Here we report one of the largest ever cases of immature cystic teratoma.

Case Presentation

In this report, we presented a 24-year-old patient with dyspnea, chest pain, nausea, and anorexia. A computed tomography scan revealed a giant, right-sided mass measuring about 190 × 150 × 140 mm. Chemotherapy was initiated for the patient, followed by thoracotomy. Histopathological evaluation revealed the nature of the mass to be an immature mediastinal teratoma.

Conclusion

the incidence of immature mediastinal teratoma is uncommon, and due to its rarity, the diagnosis needs more profound evaluation studies such as radiological and pathological assessments. Immature teratomas are optimally treated by a combination of chemotherapy and complete resection.

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Title: A massive immature mediastinal teratoma treated with chemotherapy and surgical resection: a case report
Authors: Parviz Mardani
Hooman Kamran
Rezvan Ghaderpanah
Bita Geramizadeh
Damoun Fouladi
Reza Shahriarirad
Armin Amirian
Publication date: 01-12-2023
Publisher: BioMed Central
Keywords: Dyspnea
Dyspnea
Thoracotomy
Computed Tomography
Computed Tomography
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2023
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-023-02389-w

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A massive immature mediastinal teratoma treated with chemotherapy and surgical resection: a case report

Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

2024 ASCO Annual Meeting

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Abstract

Background

Case Presentation

Conclusion

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