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http://dx.doi.org/10.5090/kjtcs.2011.44.1.83

Thoracic Duct Cyst in Mediastinum - A case report -  

Kwak, Mu-Yeop (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu)
Bae, Chi-Hoon (Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, College of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu)
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Journal of Chest Surgery / v.44, no.1, 2011 , pp. 83-85 More about this Journal
Abstract
The thoracic duct cyst is an extremely rare cystic lesion in the mediastinum. Surgical treatment of the cyst is necessary to confirm histologic diagnosis and prevent potential complications such as spontaneous or traumatic rupture of the cyst and chylothorax.
Keywords
Thoracic duct; Mediastinum; Surgical operation;
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