title: Ruptured anterior mediastinal teratoma with radiologic, pathologic, and bronchoscopic correlation.
abstract: While most teratomas are asymptomatic, intrathoracic teratomas can rarely rupture spontaneously causing more alarming symptoms. Ruptured teratoma is a serious clinical entity, and early recognition is crucial for avoidance of further complications and preparation of proper surgical approach. We present a case of ruptured anterior mediastinal teratoma with radiologic, pathologic, and bronchoscopic correlation. This case uniquely illustrates a patient presenting with signs of infection and progressively worsening symptoms, thus emphasizing the need for early diagnosis and the importance of imaging.
authors: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, Department of Radiology. Electronic address: jgb9001@nyp.org.
authors: Joanna G
authors: JG
authors: Escalon
authors: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, Department of Pathology.
authors: Jordan
authors: J
authors: Arkin
authors: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, Department of Pathology.
authors: Michael
authors: M
authors: Chaump
authors: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine.
authors: Timothy J
authors: TJ
authors: Harkin
authors: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY 10029, Department of Thoracic Surgery.
authors: Andrea S
authors: AS
authors: Wolf
authors: New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center, 525 East 68th Street, New York, NY 10065, Department of Radiology.
authors: Alan
authors: A
authors: Legasto
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous; D013724:Teratoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: Anterior mediastinum; Chest; Computed tomography; Ruptured teratoma