A case report of anterior mediastinal angiomyolipoma that invaded the left thoracic cavity
Dong Bai,
Yuanzi Liang,
Wenting Liu
et al.
Abstract:Rationale:
Angiomyolipoma is a mesenchymal tumor composed of blood vessels, smooth muscle, and mature adipose tissue. It is most commonly found in the kidney, and is rare outside the kidney, especially in the mediastinum. Only about 12 cases have been reported worldwide so far.
Patient concerns:
We report a young female patient who had been found with a left thoracic mass for 19 years. In the past 19 years, the patient had no chest pain, dyspnea and oth… Show more
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