Related Experiment Video
Updated: May 18, 2026
11:06
Laparoscopic Technique for Serial Collection of Liver and Mesenteric Lymph Nodes in Macaques
Published on: May 2, 2017
Large Multilocular Thymic Cyst: A Rare Finding in an HIV Positive Adult Female
Xiao Shi1, Farbod Nasseri, David M Berger
1Department of Radiology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
|October 3, 2012
Summary
Multilocular thymic cysts with follicular hyperplasia are rare masses in Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive individuals. This report details an uncommon case in an adult female, discussing imaging, treatment, and outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Multilocular thymic cysts with follicular hyperplasia are rare thymic neoplasms.
- These cysts are predominantly observed in children with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV).
Observation:
- This case report describes an unusual presentation of a multilocular thymic cyst in an adult female diagnosed with HIV.
Findings:
- The report details the specific radiologic findings associated with this rare thymic cyst.
- Diagnostic imaging characteristics are crucial for identifying this condition.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic of multilocular thymic cysts.
- Understanding the radiologic features is key for appropriate management and prognosis in HIV-positive adults.