Congenital Thymic Cyst: A Report of Two Cases

선천성 흉선 낭종 2례 보고

  • Published : 1972.06.01

Abstract

Thymic cyst is a relatively uncommon,usually asymptomatic benign lesion situated in the anterior mediastinum or in the neck,and sometimes in both regions. This is a report of two cases of congenital thymlc cyst in a 18 year old girl and a 43 tear old man. Those were treated with extirpation of the cystic lesion by thoracotomy successfully and had good postoperative results.

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