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CT Findings of Thymic Epidermoid Cyst in the Anterior Mediastinum: A Case Report and Literature Review

전종격동에서 발생한 흉선 유표피 낭종의 CT 소견: 증례 보고와 문헌 고찰

  • Jong Hee Kim (Department of Radiology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jung Won Moon (Department of Radiology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Yoo Na Kim (Department of Radiology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Ji Young Woo (Department of Radiology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine) ;
  • Jeong Won Kim (Department of Pathology, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, Hallym University College of Medicine)
  • Received : 2021.01.21
  • Accepted : 2021.04.13
  • Published : 2022.01.01
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Abstract

An epidermoid cyst is a benign tumor found anywhere in the body. However, the occurrence of epidermoid cysts in the thymus is extremely rare, with only six cases reported worldwide. The correct diagnosis of thymic epidermoid cysts is often difficult due to the unusual location and nonspecific imaging findings. Herein, we present a case of a thymic epidermoid cyst in a 37-year-old female with clinical information and chest CT findings. Further, we have reviewed previous literature reports describing imaging findings of thymic epidermoid cysts.

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