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World J Clin Cases. Mar 26, 2026; 14(9): 118016
Published online Mar 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i9.118016
Published online Mar 26, 2026. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v14.i9.118016
Figure 1 Contrasted chest computed tomography.
A: Axial section; B: Coronal section. Revealed a giant anterior mediastinal mass.
Figure 2 Intraoperative photograph showing encapsulated removed mass with gross cystic and solid tumor components.
Figure 3 Macroscopic pathological findings.
Cystic zones contain sebaceous material, hair, adipose tissue, and bone.
Figure 4 Pathological findings.
A: Squamous and respiratory epithelium, containing mucinous and laminar keratin; B: Cystic cavities on both sides of the image, with squamous lining and keratin on the left side and respiratory-type lining on the right side; C: Fibroadipose stroma with hyaline cartilage nodules.
Figure 5 Chest X-ray.
A: Chest X-ray at day 1; B: Chest X-ray at 24 hours of follow-up after the surgery.
- Citation: Loor CS, Macias Fernandez PK, Blasco Arriaga EE, Custodio LE, Bombón Caizaluisa MF, Ross Rodriguez EA, Pozo Albán MI, Grochowska A, Gagliardo Cadena EA. Hidden giant - atypical pediatric anterior mediastinal teratoma: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2026; 14(9): 118016
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v14/i9/118016.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v14.i9.118016
