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British Journal of Radiology 74 (2001),1148-1149 © 2001 The British Institute of Radiology

Case report

Ruptured mediastinal cystic teratoma with intrapulmonary bronchial invasion: CT demonstration

Y-C Cheung, MD1,2, S-H Ng, MD1,2, Y-L Wan, MD1,2 and K-T Pan, MD1

1Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at Linkuo and Keelung, 5 Fu-Hsing Road, Tao Yuan Hsien and 2College of Medicine and School of Medical Technology, Chang Gung University, 259 Wen Hwa 1st Road, Kwei Shan, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan

Correspondence: Dr Y-C Cheung, Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, 5 Fu-Hsing Road, Kwei Shan, Tao Yuan Hsien, Taiwan

Ruptured cystic mediastinal teratoma is rare. The diagnosis of this condition and a clear demonstration of its associated complications are important for defining the surgical approach. We report the CT findings of a case of mediastinal cystic teratoma before and after rupture. CT features of bursting of the spherical fatty compound and intrapulmonary bronchial invasion have not been previously described.






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