Vascular hamartoma of the mediastinum: A Case Report

GÜVENER M., DOĞAN R., Demircin M., Ilyas C., Paşaoǧlu I.

Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, cilt.41, sa.1, ss.133-137, 1999 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 41 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 1999
  • Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.133-137
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Hemangioma, Mediastinum, Vascular hamartoma
  • Hacettepe Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Vascular hamartoma of the mediastinum is a rare benign vascular tumor. A 13-year-old girl presented with back pain, persistent coughing, palpitation, and angina pectoris. Preoperative investigations demonstrated an enlarging mass involving the superior mediastinum extending posteriorly (T6-T8). An encapsulated, 6x5x3 cm dark purplish mass adherent to the aortic wall was found. The main mediastinal mass was totally excised but limited resection was carried out In the paravertebral region. Microscopic examination revealed a vascular hamartoma.