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Laparoscopic Choledochal Cyst Excision and Roux-en-Y Choledochojejunostomy in Adults
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Mediastinal thoracic duct cyst.
1Section of Thoracic Surgery, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
|November 26, 2009
Summary
Mediastinal thoracic duct cysts are rare but treatable. Surgical resection offers a successful treatment option for these uncommon cysts.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic surgery
- Surgical pathology
Background:
- Thoracic duct cysts are rare mediastinal masses.
- Diagnosis often relies on imaging and pathological examination.
Observation:
- A 68-year-old woman presented with a mediastinal mass.
- Clinical and radiographic findings were evaluated.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a thoracic duct cyst.
- Successful treatment was achieved through surgical resection.
Implications:
- Surgical resection is a viable treatment for thoracic duct cysts.
- This case contributes to understanding the management of rare mediastinal cysts.
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