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Case Reports
. 1976 Dec 15;5(2):118-9.
doi: 10.1007/BF00975317.

Mediastinal teratoma confused with loculated pleural fluid

G D Shackelford, W H McAlister
Case Reports

Mediastinal teratoma confused with loculated pleural fluid

G D Shackelford et al. Pediatr Radiol. .

Abstract

A 3-year-old child is presented with a benign anterior mediastinal teratoma that was primarily located inferior to the left lung and confused with pleural fluid. The lesion was not apparent at 4 months ofage. Computerized axial tomography of the specimen clearly established the diagnosis. This procedure may be of value in selected patients with apparent pleural disease.

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