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Goyal VD, Misra G, Kumari S, Bera S. Huge Anterior Mediastinal Teratoma Leading to Orthopnea in a Young Patient. Indian J Chest Dis Allied Sci 2022; 64 (4):307-310.
The anterior mediastinal cysts and masses (AMCM) can be of varied origin and presentation. Although the space in the mediastinum is limited the cysts and masses can grow to a large size before the presentation. They displace the adjacent structures and then can grow into the pleural cavities thereby acquiring a large size. We share our experience of a case of a huge anterior mediastinal cystic mass in a young female who had a characteristic presentation of sudden onset breathlessness in the supine position and immediate relief in the sitting position. The patient recovered well after surgical treatment.
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