An unusual case of giant mediastinal teratoma with malignant transformation

Ann Thorac Surg. 2008 Jul;86(1):302-4. doi: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2007.07.087.

Abstract

Mediastinal teratoma with malignant transformation is extremely rare. It consists of two components: (1) a pre-existing mature teratoma and (2) a nongerm cell malignant tumor. The radiologic appearances are usually straightforward, including a cystic mass and findings suggestive of malignancy. The authors describe an unusual case of giant mediastinal teratoma with malignant transformation in a 59-year-old patient. Radiographically, multiple spherical nodules appeared in the cyst that necessitated differentiation from hydatid disease. Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and operative and pathologic findings are provided.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Biopsy, Needle
  • Cell Transformation, Neoplastic / pathology*
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Neoplasm Staging
  • Risk Assessment
  • Teratoma / pathology*
  • Teratoma / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Treatment Outcome