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Abstract
The case of a symptomatic, hemorrhagic mediastinal thymic cyst associated with idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura is reported and the literature reviewed. Contrary to previous reports, mediastinal thymic cysts are frequently symptomatic (39%), presenting with complaints of tracheal and esophageal compression. The age distribution is the same in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients. Complete excision remains the treatment of choice.Entities:
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Year: 1988 PMID: 3058063 DOI: 10.1016/s0003-4975(10)64738-8
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Ann Thorac Surg ISSN: 0003-4975 Impact factor: 4.330