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Paediatric thymoma: unusual occurrence in two siblings
Pediatric Radiology
|January 1, 1993
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This study describes invasive cystic thymoma in two siblings, detailing its imaging characteristics and surgical removal. It also reviews familial thymic masses and discusses differential diagnoses for pediatric cystic anterior mediastinal masses.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Oncology
- Thoracic Surgery
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Invasive cystic thymoma is a rare tumor.
- Familial occurrence of thymic masses is uncommon.
- Cystic anterior mediastinal masses in children require careful diagnosis.
Abstract:
Invasive cystic thymoma is reported in two siblings (an 11-year-old girl and a 9-year-old boy) and the radiographic, CT and ultrasonographic features are described. The tumours were removed by thoracotomy. Familial thymic masses are reviewed, and the imaging differential diagnosis of cystic anterior mediastinal mass in a child is discussed.