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Intra-thymic bronchogenic cyst an extremely rare tumor of anterior mediastinum in adults

Authors: Shadi Hamouri, Muad Hatamleh, Jamal Alaydi, Hani Alhadidi, Mazen Alomari, Najla Aldaoud, Bashar Darayseh

Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery | Issue 1/2018

Abstract

Background

Intra-thymic bronchogenic cysts are a rare entity but should be considered in the differential of all non-invasive thymic masses.

Case presentation

We describe a 50-year-old patient who was found to have an incidental thymic mass on computer tomography of the chest. Non-invasive thymoma was suspected and a thoracoscopic thymectomy was performed. Final pathology revealed a bronchogenic cyst.

Conclusion

Intra-thymic bronchogenic cysts are extremely rare tumors of the anterior mediastinum. It should be considered in differential diagnosis of anterior mediastinal masses.

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Title: Intra-thymic bronchogenic cyst an extremely rare tumor of anterior mediastinum in adults
Authors: Shadi Hamouri
Muad Hatamleh
Jamal Alaydi
Hani Alhadidi
Mazen Alomari
Najla Aldaoud
Bashar Darayseh
Publication date: 01-12-2018
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery / Issue 1/2018
Electronic ISSN: 1749-8090
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/s13019-018-0809-3

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Intra-thymic bronchogenic cyst an extremely rare tumor of anterior mediastinum in adults

Abstract

Background

Case presentation

Conclusion

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Case presentation

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