Chest & Cardiovascular Imaging · NEET PG Preparation Radiology
A 25-year-old female presents with progressive shortness of breath and facial puffiness. Chest radiography shows a widened superior mediastinum. Cont…
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A 25-year-old female presents with progressive shortness of breath and facial puffiness. Chest radiography shows a widened superior mediastinum. Contrast-enhanced CT reveals a large anterior mediastinal mass containing macroscopic fat, calcifications resembling a tooth, and soft tissue components. What is the most probable diagnosis?
- A.Thymic carcinoma
- B.Mature cystic teratomaCorrect answer
- C.Lymphoma
- D.Thyroid goiter
Solution
An anterior mediastinal mass containing fat, fluid, calcium (such as teeth or bone), and soft tissue is pathognomonic for a mature teratoma (dermoid cyst).
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