Intrathoracic Paraspinal Mesothelial Cyst: A Report of Two Cases
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include neurogenic tumors and neoplastic lymphadenopathy. Cystic lesions including neurenteric cysts, lateral thoracic meningoceles, and mesothelial cysts rarely develop in the paraspinal region. Intrathoracic mesothelial cysts are fluid-filled and lined with mesothelial cells and are typically located in the anterior cardiophrenic angle (so called, pericardial cysts). However, they can occur in unusual locations such as the paratracheal region, anterior mediastinum, or paravertebral region (1-4). We report two rare cases of intrathoracic paraspinal mesothelial cysts that were incidentally detected on CT and MR images. Case Reports
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