Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Thymolipoma simulating cardiomegaly.

C Sundström

    Upsala Journal of Medical Sciences
    |January 1, 1976
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    A rare thymolipoma was found in an 8-year-old boy. Initial chest X-rays suggested cardiac hypertrophy due to the tumor's appearance.

    Related Experiment Videos

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Evaluation of additional resources and stories within therapist-assisted internet-delivered cognitive behaviour therapy for alcohol misuse.

    Internet interventions·2025
    Same author

    Gene expression and copy number profiling of follicular lymphoma biopsies from patients treated with first-line rituximab without chemotherapy.

    Leukemia & lymphoma·2023
    Same author

    Effects on hemodynamic enhancement and discomfort of a new textile electrode integrated in a sock during calf neuromuscular electrical stimulation.

    European journal of applied physiology·2023
    Same author

    Can Brief Email Guidance Enhance the Effects of an Internet Intervention for People with Problematic Alcohol Use? A Randomized Controlled Trial.

    Substance use & misuse·2020
    Same author

    Population-based study of patients with primary Sjögren's syndrome and lymphoma: lymphoma subtypes, clinical characteristics, and gender differences.

    Scandinavian journal of rheumatology·2020
    Same author

    Comparison of patients with and without pre-existing lymphoma at diagnosis of primary Sjögren's syndrome.

    Scandinavian journal of rheumatology·2018
    Same journal

    Positron Emission Tomography imaging of tumor necrosis factor in lung injury.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    Same journal

    Disseminated <i>Ureaplasma</i> infection: a case report of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis on rituximab therapy with multiple abscesses and arthritis.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    Same journal

    Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound restores mitochondrial dynamics and function in lipopolysaccharide-stimulated astrocytes.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    Same journal

    Endocan attenuates LPS-induced alveolar type II cells injury through PI3K/Akt/mTOR pathway.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    Same journal

    Comparison of best corrected visual acuity estimates between a custom-made digital chart and the ETDRS chart.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    Same journal

    Clinical characteristics of dysplasia in UC and the correlation between dysplasia and UC recurrence.

    Upsala journal of medical sciences·2026
    See all related articles

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Oncology
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

    Background:

    • Thymolipomas are rare benign tumors of the thymus.
    • They can present with nonspecific symptoms, leading to diagnostic challenges.

    Observation:

    • An 8-year-old boy presented with a mass detected on routine chest X-ray.
    • The mass mimicked cardiac hypertrophy, showing a broadened heart shadow and abnormal right heart contour.

    Findings:

    • Surgical exploration via thoracotomy revealed a thymic tumor.
    • Histopathological analysis confirmed the diagnosis of thymolipoma.

    Implications:

    • This case highlights the importance of considering thymic tumors in the differential diagnosis of pediatric cardiomegaly.
    • Early detection and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes in pediatric thymolipoma cases.