Thymic epithelial tumor

Case contributed by Tariq Walizai
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Right supraclavicular lump.

Patient Data

Age: 20 years
Gender: Male
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Well-defined, soft tissue density lesion measuring 2.1 x 2.4 cm in the prevascular space between the confluence of the brachiocephalic veins/SVC and the sternum.

Annotated image

Annotated image

The green circle outlines the probable thymic lesion in the prevascular region of the mediastinum.

Case Discussion

Prevascular soft-tissue masses are commonly of thymic origin. Of the thymic epithelial tumors, thymoma is most likely.

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