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Hakan Keskin1, Salih Özçobanoğlu2, Gülay Özbilim3
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey.
This case report details a rare mediastinal hibernoma, a benign tumor of fetal brown fat, presenting as pleuritic chest pain in a 46-year-old male.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Radiology
- Pathology
Background:
- Hibernoma is a rare benign neoplasm derived from fetal brown adipose tissue.
- Mediastinal localization of hibernoma is exceptionally uncommon, posing diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A 46-year-old male presented with pleuritic chest pain.
- Clinical evaluation and radiological imaging were performed to investigate the cause of pain.
Findings:
- The patient was diagnosed with a mediastinal hibernoma.
- The tumor's characteristics were analyzed through clinical and radiological assessment.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in the differential diagnosis of mediastinal masses.
- Understanding the clinical and radiological features of mediastinal hibernoma aids in accurate diagnosis and patient management.
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