Mediastinal Thoracic Duct Cyst

Authors

Keith D. Mortman, Washington Hospital Center

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

12-1-2009

Journal

Annals of Thoracic Surgery

Volume

88

Issue

6

DOI

10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.138

Abstract

Thoracic duct cysts of the mediastinum are rare. This case report describes a 68-year-old woman who was successfully treated with surgical resection. The clinical and radiographic presentation and pathology are discussed, and the pertinent literature is reviewed. © 2009 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

APA Citation

Mortman, K. (2009). Mediastinal Thoracic Duct Cyst. Annals of Thoracic Surgery, 88 (6). http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2009.04.138