Hepatocellular carcinoma presenting as a mediastinal mass.
We present a patient with hepatocellular carcinoma with systemic hematogenous metastases, but without parenchymal pulmonary involvement. Thoracic imaging revealed prominent mediastinal involvement. This pattern of hepatocellular tumor spread is unique.
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Division of Respiratory Medicine, University of Louisville School of Medicine, KY.
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D000328:Adult; D006528:Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000556:secondary*; D006801:Humans; D008113:Liver Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008207:Lymphatic Metastasis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011859:Radiography