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    • Pediatric Pathology
    • Oncology
    • Radiology

    Background:

    • Letterer-Siwe syndrome is a rare multisystemic histiocytic disorder.
    • Thymic involvement is a known, though infrequent, feature of Letterer-Siwe syndrome.

    Observation:

    • A case of Letterer-Siwe syndrome presented with a primary mediastinal mass.
    • The mass was initially misdiagnosed as a cystic thymoma.

    Findings:

    • This presentation is unusual, with only two prior documented cases of Letterer-Siwe syndrome involving a mediastinal mass.
    • Histopathological confirmation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.

    Implications:

    • Highlights the diagnostic challenges in rare pediatric conditions.
    • Emphasizes the need for comprehensive differential diagnosis in mediastinal masses.
    • Underscores the importance of considering systemic diseases beyond localized findings.