Cisto tímico como diagnóstico diferencial de doença aguda da aorta torácica

Tiveron, Marcos Gradim; Dias, Ricardo Ribeiro; Benvenuti, Luiz Alberto; Na, Stolf

doi:10.1590/s0102-76382008000400021

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“…In terms of size, there was only one case of a thymic cyst measuring 11.5 x 6.8 x 9.0 cm in the literature [2]. In the present report, the patient's cyst measured 11.3 x 10.6 x 10.9 cm, the largest ever recorded in the literature, at an unusual location in the anterior mediastinum.…”

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“…In general, thymic cysts are asymptomatic and diagnosis is done incidentally through image exams of the chest area. In addition, patient's age can range from 30 to 60 years-old [2]. When symptomatic, the most reported symptoms are chest pain, cough, hoarseness, dyspnea, and dysphagia [1,3,4].…”

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“…Most authors recommend resection of ATC, due to the risk of malignancy. The resection can be performed through videothoracoscopy, longitudinal sternotomy, or thoracotomy [2]. In case of CTC, the approach can be more conservative; however, some authors are in favor of resection, since histological differentiation between ATC and CTC is needed for a definite diagnosis.…”

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“…They are usually asymptomatic, however, chest pain and dyspnea may occur [2]. Diagnosis is typically incidental, occurring during routine examinations (radiography and tomography, with anatomopathological examination required to differentiate it from other anomalous tissue) [3].…”

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“…Thymic cysts are more prevalent in young and middle-aged adults and their origin can be congenital or acquired [1]. Despite surgical indication being well-established in acquired thymic cysts due to the associated risk of malignancy (ATC), there is no consensus in the literature about whether to operate congenital thymic cyst (CTC) [2].…”

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Giant thymic cyst with atypical location: case report

Costa¹,

Netto²,

Colman

et al. 2013

Revista Brasileira De Cirurgia Cardiovascular

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ResumoPaciente do sexo feminino, 47 anos, admitida com queixa de dispneia aos pequenos esforços como único sintoma. Exames clí-nico, eletrocardiográfico e de laboratório normais. Radiografia de tórax demonstrou massa em base de hemitórax direito, que a tomografia computadorizada de tórax revelou tratar-se de massa cística bem delimitada, medindo cerca de 11,3 x 10,6 x 10,9 cm, sugerindo o diagnóstico de cisto pericárdico. A paciente foi submetida a toracotomia direita para ressecção do cisto. A paciente evoluiu sem intercorrências. O resultado do exame anatomopatológico, ao contrário do esperado, diagnosticou cisto tímico.Descritores: Cisto mediastínico. Timo. Toracotomia.

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confidence: 99%

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Giant thymic cyst with atypical location: case report

Costa¹,

Netto²,

Colman

et al. 2013

Revista Brasileira De Cirurgia Cardiovascular

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Mediastinal thymic cysts: a narrative review

Cooley-Rieders

Haren

2022

Mediastinum

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Background and Objective Mediastinal thymic cysts are a relatively rare pathology. With the expansion of eligible individuals screened with cross-sectional imaging for lung cancer, it is likely that there will be an increase in the number of individuals presenting with these cysts. Understanding this rare pathology will become more important when this incidental pathology is encountered. Methods Search of PubMed was undertaken using keywords “mediastinal”, “mediastinum”, “thymic”, “thymus”, “cyst”. Relevant literature was reviewed and selected for this comprehensive narrative review, including case reports, case series, and retrospective reviews. Key Content and Findings Thymic cysts in the mediastinum can be classified into two broad categories, congenital and inflammatory. Accurate diagnosis by imaging is challenging and the majority of patients are asymptomatic. Literature suggests that the majority of cysts are benign, however an unknown percentage may harbor neoplastic processes and over time can cause significant compressive symptoms. Definitive treatment and diagnosis is surgical, with overall excellent outcomes. The decision to pursue surgical treatment versus surveillance requires a shared decision making approach with patients. Conclusions Given the scarcity of available high quality evidence regarding the management of mediastinal thymic cysts, this review provides practitioners a broad knowledge base to guide patients to make informed decisions.

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Cisto tímico como diagnóstico diferencial de doença aguda da aorta torácica

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

Giant thymic cyst with atypical location: case report

Giant thymic cyst with atypical location: case report

Mediastinal thymic cysts: a narrative review

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