Kim JH, Moon JW, Kim YN, Woo JY, Kim JW. CT Findings of Thymic Epidermoid Cyst in the Anterior Mediastinum: A Case Report and Literature Review.
JOURNAL OF THE KOREAN SOCIETY OF RADIOLOGY 2022;
83:212-217. [PMID:
36237357 PMCID:
PMC9238202 DOI:
10.3348/jksr.2021.0014]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/21/2021] [Revised: 03/24/2021] [Accepted: 04/13/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
Abstract
An epidermoid cyst is a benign tumor found anywhere in the body. However, the occurrence of epidermoid cysts in the thymus is extremely rare, with only six cases reported worldwide. The correct diagnosis of thymic epidermoid cysts is often difficult due to the unusual location and nonspecific imaging findings. Herein, we present a case of a thymic epidermoid cyst in a 37-year-old female with clinical information and chest CT findings. Further, we have reviewed previous literature reports describing imaging findings of thymic epidermoid cysts.
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