Kabiri EH, Zidane A, Atoini F, Arsalane A, Bellamari H. Primary hydatid cyst of the posterior mediastinum.
Asian Cardiovasc Thorac Ann 2008;
15:e60-2. [PMID:
17911058 DOI:
10.1177/021849230701500526]
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Abstract
Hydatid cystic disease is still a health problem in Morocco. Mediastinal localization is very rare. We report the case of a 24-year-old man who presented with right chest pain and dyspnea. Chest X-Ray and computed tomography showed a mediastinal mass. The diagnosis was confirmed perioperatively by macroscopic and histologic investigations. Resection of the cyst was performed, and a small part intimately adherent to the inferior vena cava and oesophagus was left in place. There were no complications or recurrence.
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