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  • Title: [Giant thymolipoma].
    Author: Roque C, Rodríguez P, Quintero C, Santana N, Hussein M, Freixinet J.
    Journal: Arch Bronconeumol; 2005 Jul; 41(7):402-3. PubMed ID: 16029736.
    Abstract:
    Thymolipoma is an uncommon benign tumor (accounting for 2% to 9% of thymus tumors). We present the case of a 26-year-old man who sought medical attention for left-sided pleural pain of 3 months duration. Computed tomography showed a mass in the left side of the chest occupying both the anterior mediastinum and the left pleural cavity. This mass caused lung collapse and mediastinal shift. Magnetic resonance imaging revealed a large fatty tumor and transthoracic biopsy with radiological guidance confirmed the diagnosis. The tumor was resected through a left thoracotomy. No postsurgical complications occurred and the histopathological diagnosis was thymolipoma.
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