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[Intrathoracic cavernous hemangioma. Apropos of a case]
C Lineau1, M L Quinquenel, S Maugendre
1Service de Pneumologie, Hôpital Pontchaillou, CHR et U de Rennes.
Revue Des Maladies Respiratoires
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Mediastinal cavernous hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular tumors typically found in younger patients. This report details a rare case of this tumor in a 60-year-old male smoker, highlighting the need for surgical intervention.
Area of Science:
- Vascular Surgery
- Thoracic Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Cavernous hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular tumors.
- Mediastinal localization is exceptionally uncommon.
- Typically diagnosed in pediatric or young adult populations.
Observation:
- A 60-year-old male smoker presented with a mediastinal mass.
- The patient was asymptomatic, with diagnosis incidental.
- Imaging confirmed a vascular lesion consistent with hemangioma.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed a cavernous hemangioma.
- The tumor's presence in an elderly smoker is highly unusual.
- Surgical resection was the chosen treatment modality.
Implications:
- This case expands the known demographic for mediastinal cavernous hemangiomas.
- Highlights the importance of considering rare diagnoses in atypical patient profiles.
- Underscores surgical management as a definitive treatment for mediastinal hemangiomas.