Thymic cysts following radiation therapy for Hodgkin disease
Journal Article
·
· Radiology; (United States)
In 3 patients, benign thymic cycsts developed following radiation therapy for Hodgkin disease. Autopsy or surgical specimens provided a diagnosis in all 3 cases; computed tomographic (CT) scans obtained in two of the patients provided a preoperative diagnosis. The etiology of these cysts is uncertain; they may arise following successful radiation treatment of Hodgkin disease involving the thymus. When an anterior mediastinal mass develops in a patient with Hodgkin disease following radiation therapy, careful evaluation to exclude a benign process is indicated prior to initiating additional therapy.
- Research Organization:
- Washington Univ. School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO
- OSTI ID:
- 5796537
- Journal Information:
- Radiology; (United States), Vol. 141:3
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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