机构:[1]Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China[2]Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China外科中心胸外科中心四川省肿瘤医院[3]Department of Ultrasound, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China四川省肿瘤医院
Thymolipomas are rare benign mediastinal tumors primarily occurring in young adults, although they can also present in pediatric populations. These tumors are often asymptomatic, but their substantial size can create significant diagnostic and therapeutic challenges, necessitating careful evaluation and management.A teenage girl was diagnosed with a giant thymolipoma, which was discovered incidentally during a routine chest radiograph. Notably, the patient remained asymptomatic despite the tumor's considerable size and its apparent impact on surrounding thoracic structures. To facilitate a thorough preoperative assessment, a multimodal imaging approach was employed, including contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS), computed tomography (CT), and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). These advanced imaging techniques played a crucial role in delineating the tumor's extent, characteristics, and relationship to adjacent anatomical structures, thereby informing surgical planning. Ultimately, the tumor was successfully excised through a median sternotomy. Postoperative pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of thymolipoma. Remarkably, after a follow-up period of five years, the patient showed no signs of recurrence and maintained a healthy status.This case underscores the effectiveness of a multimodal imaging strategy for the diagnosis and preoperative assessment of pediatric thymolipomas. It emphasizes the feasibility of complete surgical resection, even for large tumors, leading to a favorable prognosis. Moreover, it highlights the importance of tailored management strategies for pediatric patients with rare thoracic tumors, as evidenced by this successful clinical outcome.2025 AME Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
基金:
This work was supported by grants from the
International Cooperation Projects of the Science and
Technology Department of Sichuan Province (Grant
No. 2024YFHZ0322), the Sichuan Key Research and
Development Project from the Science and Technology
Department of Sichuan Province (Grant No. 2023YFS0044),
and the Sichuan Province Clinical Key Specialty
Construction Project ([2022]70).
第一作者机构:[1]Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
通讯作者:
通讯机构:[1]Department of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China[2]Department of Thoracic Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China[3]Department of Ultrasound, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China
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Wang Ziwei,Xiong Jicheng,Peng Lin,et al.Giant thymolipoma in a 16-year-old girl with multimodal diagnostic approach and surgical management: a case report[J].AME Case Reports.2025,9:25.doi:10.21037/acr-24-157.
APA:
Wang Ziwei,Xiong Jicheng,Peng Lin,Wu Xiaobo,Han Yongtao...&Leng Xuefeng.(2025).Giant thymolipoma in a 16-year-old girl with multimodal diagnostic approach and surgical management: a case report.AME Case Reports,9,
MLA:
Wang Ziwei,et al."Giant thymolipoma in a 16-year-old girl with multimodal diagnostic approach and surgical management: a case report".AME Case Reports 9.(2025):25