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Highlights • Extramedullary hematopoiesis may occur as mimicking intrathoracic mediastinal tumor.• Surgical diagnostic confirmation should be considered in conjunction with radiology and clinical judgment.• EMH mimicking mediastinal tumor mass is… Click to show full abstract
Highlights • Extramedullary hematopoiesis may occur as mimicking intrathoracic mediastinal tumor.• Surgical diagnostic confirmation should be considered in conjunction with radiology and clinical judgment.• EMH mimicking mediastinal tumor mass is required to obtain exact histological diagnosis and secure resection.• Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) is amendable and less invasive alternative for the definite diagnosis as well as surgical removal.
Keywords:
mimicking mediastinal;
case;
mediastinal tumor;
extramedullary hematopoiesis;
tumor
Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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Journal Title: International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
Year Published: 2017
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