Author/Authors
Meteroğlu, Fatih Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Şanlı, Maruf Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Işık, A. Feridun Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Tunçözgür, Bülent Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey , Elbeyli, Levent Gaziantep Üniversitesi - Tıp Fakültesi - Göğüs Cerrahisi Anabilim Dalı, Turkey
Title Of Article
Giant germ cell tumor with mediastinal localization: A report of two cases
شماره ركورد
26339
Abstract
Germ celled tumors frequently localize in anterior mediastinum. In this study we presented two germ cell tumors with different localization and huge size. We discussed two cases with germ cell tumors operated in our clinic together with literature findings. Chest x-ray, computerized tomography (CT) and transthorasic tru-cut biopsy were used for diagnosis. The huge intratorasic teratomas are rarely seen and surgical full resection is the most important factor in survival.
From Page
168
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Germ cell tumor , mediastinum , huge size , dermoid cyst , teratoma
JournalTitle
Dicle Medical Journal
To Page
170
JournalTitle
Dicle Medical Journal
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