Isolated and Ectopic Mediastinal Paragonimiasis without Any Pulmonary or Pleural Lesion.
- Author:
Yong Joon RA
1
;
Hyo Yeong AHN
;
Yun Seong KIM
;
Kyung Un CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital, Korea. trimy@paran.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Paragonimiasis;
Mediastinal mass;
Mediastinum
- MeSH:
Ambulatory Care Facilities;
Diaphragm;
Female;
Humans;
Lung;
Mediastinal Cyst;
Mediastinum;
Middle Aged;
Neck;
Paragonimiasis;
Paralysis;
Pleural Cavity;
Praziquantel;
Shoulder Pain;
Thoracic Surgery, Video-Assisted;
Thorax
- From:The Korean Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2010;43(5):553-556
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
A 55-year-old female presented to Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital with left neck and shoulder pain. An anterior mediastinal mass was detected on chest CT and there were no other specific lesions in the lung or pleural cavity. An infected pericardial cysts was suspected and excision was performed through a left-sided VATS approach. The patient was discharged on the second post-operative day with left diaphragm palsy and praziquantel was prescribed after paragonimaisis was confirmed on pathology. The patient has not shown any particular problems at my outpatient clinic.
