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  • Thoracic Surgery
  • Diagnostic Imaging
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Recurrent unilateral pleural effusion is a rare clinical presentation.
  • Paravertebral masses can be challenging to diagnose and manage.
  • Vascular malformations in the thoracic region require precise identification.

Observation:

  • A 53-year-old male presented with recurrent left-sided pleural effusion.
  • Imaging studies, including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), identified a left paravertebral mass at the D3 level.
  • The mass was initially suspected to be an angiomatous malformation based on biopsies and CT scans.

Findings:

  • Surgical excision of the paravertebral mass was performed.
  • Final histopathological examination confirmed the lesion to be a hemangioma.
  • The patient's recurrent pleural effusion resolved post-operatively.

Implications:

  • This case highlights the importance of considering vascular lesions like hemangioma in the differential diagnosis of recurrent pleural effusions.
  • Accurate pre-operative imaging and histopathological analysis are crucial for effective treatment planning.
  • Surgical intervention can be a definitive treatment for symptomatic paravertebral hemangiomas causing pleural effusion.