Ruptured anterior mediastinal teratoma with radiologic, pathologic, and bronchoscopic correlation. uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • While most teratomas are asymptomatic, intrathoracic teratomas can rarely rupture spontaneously causing more alarming symptoms. Ruptured teratoma is a serious clinical entity, and early recognition is crucial for avoidance of further complications and preparation of proper surgical approach. We present a case of ruptured anterior mediastinal teratoma with radiologic, pathologic, and bronchoscopic correlation. This case uniquely illustrates a patient presenting with signs of infection and progressively worsening symptoms, thus emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and the importance of imaging.

publication date

  • March 31, 2015

Research

keywords

  • Mediastinal Neoplasms
  • Teratoma

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 84954197693

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.clinimag.2015.03.007

PubMed ID

  • 25863875

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 39

issue

  • 4