Author/Authors :
Eroğlu, Burcu Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk Onkoloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Elli, Murat Ondokuz Mayıs Ünivertesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk Onkoloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Ayyıldız, Suat Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Bilgici, Meltem Ceyhan Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Radyoloji Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Dağdemir, Ayhan Ondokuz Mayıs Ünivertesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk Onkoloji Bilim Dalı, Turkey , Apaydın, Övünç Ondokuz Mayıs Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Çocuk Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Abstract :
Congenital foregut cysts of the mediastinum are extremely rare lesions. They are more frequent in males and in infants. They are commonly located posterior to the carina. In this report, we presented a mediastinal cyst mimicking lymphoma case in 12 years old boy with cough, anorexia, paleness, weakness and loss of weight. Although majority of these cysts are seen in the right hemithorax, in our case it was mainly located in the left hemithorax and extended into the right hemithorax. Gastroenteric cysts are often attached to the spine and a great proportion is associated with vertebral abnormalities. Definitive diagnosis is obtained by histopathologic examination, and complete excision should always be considered when diagnosed, even in patients without symptoms.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
Child , Enteric cyst , Mediastineum , Thorax , Vertebral anomaly
