• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제67권5호
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• pp.449-453
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• 2009

Desmoid tumor (fibromatosis) is a histologically benign fibrous neoplasm showing locally infiltrating growth. This type of tumor commonly occurs in the abdomen, but intrathoracic desmoid tumor is uncommon. To date, 12 cases of intrathoracic desmoid tumor protruding into the pleural cavity, radiologically mimicking pleural masses, have been reported. Here, we report on a case of intrathoracic desmoid tumor protruding into the pleural cavity, and partially covered by parietal pleura. The main preoperative differential diagnoses included pleural solitary fibrous tumor, inflammatory pseudotumor or malignant mesothelioma. A near-total mass excision was performed. Pathologically, the tumor was composed of a paucicellular arrangement of spindle-shaped cells with fibromyxoid stroma. The resection margin was partially involved with spindle cells present. On histochemical staining, the spindle cells were strongly positive for vimentin and negative for CD34, consistent with a desmoid tumor. The patient was stable without further adjuvant treatment during 6-years of follow-up.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제25권10호
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• pp.1116-1120
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• 1992

Posterior mediastinal goiter extending to carotid sheath posteriorly is rare repoted case. Recently we experienced huge posterior mediastinal goiter with compressin of trachea in 57-year old male, The patient that complained of dyspnea referred to our hospital for further evaluation of mediasitnal tumor. We confirmed huge secondary posterior mediastinal intrathoracic goiter with diagnostic methods following by chest X-ray, thyroid scan, chest CT, and CT guided fine needle aspiration biopsy in this patient, and performed operation for excision Exision of posterior mediasitnal goiter performed through initial transeverse cervical incision and additional median sternotomy, and the mass removed completely without any complications. The postoperative course were uneventful.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제40권11호
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• pp.802-804
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• 2007

선천성 횡격막 탈장이 동반된 흉강내 이소성 간은 드물지 않게 보고되고 있으나 횡격막 탈장이 동반되지 않은 흉강내 이소성 간은 매우 희귀한 선천성 질환이다. 횡격막 탈장이 동반되지 않은 흉강내 이소성 간을 체험하였기에 증례를 보고한다. 환자는 37세 여자로, 우연히 발견된 폐종양의 치료를 위해 내원하였다. 흉부 컴퓨터단층촬영 스캔상 우측 폐하엽에 횡격막에 인접해 있는 폐종양이 확인되었으며, 기관지 유암종을 의심하고 수술을 시행하였다. 수술 소견상, 우측 횡격막 중심부에 지름 3.5cm와 2.0 cm정도의 2개의 둥근 종양이 위치하고 있었으며, 종양의 절제를 시행하였다. 병리학적으로 흉강내 이소성 간으로 확진되었고, 환자는 수술 후 특별한 문제없이 퇴원하였다.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제20권2호
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• pp.423-426
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• 1987

Intrathoracic teratomas are unusual but intrapulmonary teratoma constitutes one of the rarities of medicine. A case is presented of pulmonary teratoma in which the initial clue was hemoptysis with intra-pulmonary mass. Left upper lobectomy was done. We would like to describe this case of extremely rare tumor.

• Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
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• 제78권1호
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• pp.23-26
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• 2015

Metastatic squamous cell carcinoma from a cancer of unknown primary (CUP) affecting the intrathoracic lymph node is very rare. We reported a case of metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in the hilar and interlobar lymph node from a patient with CUP and reviewed the associated literature. Abnormal mass in the right hilar area was incidentally detected. A chest computed tomography scan showed a 2.5-cm diameter mass in the right hilum that had changed little in size for 3 years. The patient underwent a right pneumonectomy and mediastinal lymph node dissection. A metastatic squamous cell carcinoma in the hilar and interlobar lymph nodes without a primary lung or other lesion was diagnosed. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy for a diagnosis of T0N1M0 lung cancer.

• Journal of Chest Surgery
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• 제28권10호
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• pp.946-950
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• 1995

Neurosarcoma is relatively rare, but is seen frequently in association with stigmata of neurofibromatosis ie., Cafe au lait pigmentation and cutaneous neurofibromatosis. Both advanced age and association with neurofibromatosis increase the likelihood of malignant degeneration to neurosarcoma. It also may be dumb bell-shaped with intraspinal extension. Thoracic meningocele is rare and represents a protrusion of the dural sac through an abnormally large or malformed intervertebral foramen. The patient is usually asymptomatic, with evidence of paravertebral mass on the chest rentgenogram. In one operation we removed a "Dumb-bell" neurosarcoma and intrathoracic meningocele in a 52 year old woman using a cervical laminectomy with a trap-door incision. She was discharged at 17 days after the operation with a sequelae of excision of nerve roots C8 and T1. Postoperative radiation therapy was performed during the follow-up period.up period.

• Investigative Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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• 제19권1호
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• pp.52-55
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• 2015

Supradiaphragmatic liver is a rare condition. Establishing an accurate preoperative diagnosis is difficult. Operative exploration is necessary to differentiate this lesion from intrathoracic masses, such as a pleural based tumor, diaphragmatic tumor and peripheral lung tumor. However, with the aid of the hepatocyte-specific magnetic resonance imaging contrast agent, gadoxetic acid (Gd-EOB-DTPA), functional hepatocytes in the lesion can be identified in the hepatobiliary phase, potentially allowing an accurate and non-invasive diagnosis. We report a case of supradiaphragmatic liver diagnosed by Gd-EOB-DTPA-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제38권6호
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• pp.269-273
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• 2021

A dog was presented with a cough, dyspnea, nasal discharge, gagging, and exercise intolerance. The dog showed leukocytosis, peripheral eosinophilia, and an increase C-reactive protein. The radiographic findings noted bronchointerstitial infiltration, intrathoracic lymphadenopathy, and soft tissue opacity mass. Computed tomography findings showed thickening of the bronchus and bronchiole. Also, peri-bronchial consolidation and generalized intrathoracic lymphadenopathy was present. On blind bronchoalveolar lavage and pulmonary cytology, there were significantly increased eosinophils. Canine pulmonary respiratory pathogens from a real-time polymerase chain reaction analysis was negative. Consequently, the dog was diagnosed with eosinophilic bronchopneumopathy. Clinical signs improved significantly within a few days after treatment with an oral corticosteroid.

• Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition
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• 제2권2호
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• pp.211-216
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• 1999

식도열공 탈장은 그 형태에 따라 진단 및 치료가 지연될 경우 반복되는 구토, 빈혈, 영양실조, 출혈, 감돈, 위궤양, 급성 위팽만 등의 합병증이 발생하여 치명적일 수 있다. 저자들은 심한 탈수와 영양 실조를 주소로 내원한 10개월 남아에서 단순 흉부촬영에서 우측 흉부 종괴로 오인되었으나 선천성 식도열공 탈장과 위의 회전에 의해 상부 위장관 바륨조영술에서 우측 흉강내에 위가 위치한 것처럼 보였던 경우로 탈장 정복술과 위식도 역류방지술을 시행한 후 상기 증상이 호전된 제 3형의 선천성 식도열공 탈장 1례를 경험하였기에 문헌고찰과 함께 보고하는 바이다.

• 한국임상수의학회지
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• 제22권4호
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• pp.444-449
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• 2005

An 11-year-old female, Golden retriever dog with a history of solid mass on the chest wall was referred to Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, Seoul National University. The mass was firm on palpation. A soft tissue opacity mass with calcified foci around the right 7th rib and extrapleural patterns around the right 5th rib and 7th rib was shown on thoracic radiographs. The mass of the 7th rib has a mixed-echo pattern with a strong acoustic shadowing and internal vascular signals on ultrasonography. On CT scan, the mass showed contrast enhancement effect, expansive pattern of intrathoracic and extrathoracic legion around costochondral junction. The 7th rib appeared mildly lytic. The mass of the 5th rib had a soft tissue swelling without bone lysis. The mass was diagnosed as a sarcoma by fine needle biopsy. Therefore, the mass was surgically removed. Subsequent histopathological study found the mass was chondrosarcoma.