A Huge Lymphangioma Mimicking Pleural Effusion with Extension to Both Chest Cavities: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Authors

  • Mohsen Sokouti Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • Monireh Halimi Department of Pathology, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, Tabriz, Iran
  • Nassir Rostambeigi Department of Radiology, University of Minnesota, USA
Abstract:

Mediastinal lymphangioma is primarily a benign lesion and the majority of the cases are found incidentally. These lesions account for approximately 1% of all mediastinal tumors. Here we present a giant mediastinal cystic mass in a 35-year-old female who was presented with severe respiratory distress. On the plain chest radiography and CT scan, a massive left pleural effusion with large parasternal and mediastinal lymphadenopathy was seen. Thoracentesis was performed and 400 cm³ of clear fluid was drained from the left hemithorax. However, a subsequent CT scan with contrast and the same technique 40 days later showed a large cystic mass in the mediastinum protruding to the right and left hemi thoraces. The giant cystic mass was resected via right and left anterior thoracotomies. Histopathological examination revealed a diagnosis of lymphangioma. The patient has been alive and without tumor recurrence and has been followed for 2 years. 

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volume 40  issue 2

pages  181- 184

publication date 2015-03-01

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