Ruptured Mature Cystic Teratoma in the Posterior Mediastinum: A Case Report

Mature teratomas are rarely located in the posterior mediastinum, and most mature teratomas are asymptomatic. Teratoma rupture into the adjacent lung and esophagus is possible but considering the rare entity of posterior mediastinal teratomas and the perforation rate, it is extremely unusual. We rep...

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Published inJournal of the Korean Society of Radiology Vol. 70; no. 2; pp. 119 - 122
Main Authors Jun, Jae Sup, Park, Hyun Jin, Kim, Ki Jun, You, Jin Young, Jung, Won Sang, Cho, Deog Gon, Kim, Hyo Lim
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published 대한영상의학회 01.02.2014
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Summary:Mature teratomas are rarely located in the posterior mediastinum, and most mature teratomas are asymptomatic. Teratoma rupture into the adjacent lung and esophagus is possible but considering the rare entity of posterior mediastinal teratomas and the perforation rate, it is extremely unusual. We report a case of ruptured mature cystic teratoma located in the posterior mediastinum, showing fistula formation to the adjacent lung and esophagus, which presented with hemoptysis. KCI Citation Count: 0
Bibliography:G704-000499.2014.70.2.011
ISSN:1738-2637
2288-2928
2951-0805
DOI:10.3348/jksr.2014.70.2.119