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Thymolipoma

Case contributed by Khadija Badr
Diagnosis probable

Patient Data

Age: Adult

Note: This case has been tagged as "legacy" as it no longer meets image preparation and/or other case publication guidelines.

x-ray

Silhouetting of the cardiac apex, and the left hemidiaphragm. 

ct

Fat density mass molding in the left subpulmonic area, the apex is directed into the left hilum, extends to the left diaphragm and can be followed back to the mediastinum. 

Case Discussion

Large thymolipomas tend to "hang down" from the mediastinum into the right or left hemithorax, with an "apex" that can be followed back to the mediastinum. 

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