MEDIASTINAL TERATOMA RUPTURED INTO THE LUNG: A LITERATURE REVIEW AND CLINICAL CASE REPORT
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Abstract
Teratoma is a type of germ cell tumor, accounting for approximately 8% of all mediastinal tumors. Most teratomas are benign and grow slowly. When present, common manifestations include chest pain and dyspnea, typically occurring once the tumor has reached a large size and begun compressing adjacent thoracic structures. Rupture of a teratoma into surrounding organs such as the pleura, pericardium, or lung parenchyma is a rare but serious complication that can lead to significant physiological disturbances and even death. We report a rare case of a mature mediastinal teratoma that ruptured into the left lung, an uncommon complication that has been infrequently described in the literature.
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Mediastinal teratoma, Rupture of mediastinal teratoma into the lung, Hemoptysis
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