Huge Anterior Mediastinal Teratoma Leading to Orthopnea in a Young Patient
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Date
2022-12
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Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Ltd
Abstract
The anterior mediastinal cysts and masses (AMCM) can be of varied origin and presentation. Although the space in the mediastinum is limited the cysts and masses can grow to a large size before the presentation. They displace the adjacent structures and then can grow into the pleural cavities thereby acquiring a large size. We share our experience of a case of a huge anterior mediastinal cystic mass in a young female who had a characteristic presentation of sudden onset breathlessness in the supine position and immediate relief in the sitting position. The patient recovered well after surgical treatment.
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Anterior mediastinum, Mature cystic teratoma, Orthopnea, Surgical management
Citation
Goyal VD, Misra G, Kumari S, Bera S.. Huge Anterior Mediastinal Teratoma Leading to Orthopnea in a Young Patient. Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 2022 Dec; 64(4): 307-310