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Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 3/2017

01-09-2017 | Case report

Mediastinal mixed germ cell tumor presenting as empyema

Authors: Elamurugan Elamaran, Pajanivel Ranganadin

Published in: Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery | Issue 3/2017

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Abstract

Mixed germ cell tumors are uncommon lesions in the mediastinum, which remain asymptomatic for long periods and often present with complications. We report a case of mediastinal tumor that ruptured into pleural cavity and presented as an empyema. The patient underwent an emergency excision of the mass with decortication.
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Metadata
Title
Mediastinal mixed germ cell tumor presenting as empyema
Authors
Elamurugan Elamaran
Pajanivel Ranganadin
Publication date
01-09-2017
Publisher
Springer Singapore
Published in
Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery / Issue 3/2017
Print ISSN: 0970-9134
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7723
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12055-017-0540-z

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