@article { author = {Sokouti, Mohsen and Rostambeigi, Nassir and Halimi, Monireh}, title = {A Huge Lymphangioma Mimicking Pleural Effusion with Extension to Both Chest Cavities: A Case Report and Review of Literature}, journal = {Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences}, volume = {40}, number = {2}, pages = {181-184}, year = {2015}, publisher = {Shiraz University of Medical Sciences}, issn = {0253-0716}, eissn = {1735-3688}, doi = {}, abstract = {Mediastinal lymphangioma is primarily a benign lesion and the majority of the cases are found incidentally. These lesions account for approximately 1% of all mediastinal tumors. Here we present a giant mediastinal cystic mass in a 35-year-old female who was presented with severe respiratory distress. On the plain chest radiography and CT scan, a massive left pleural effusion with large parasternal and mediastinal lymphadenopathy was seen. Thoracentesis was performed and 400 cm³ of clear fluid was drained from the left hemithorax. However, a subsequent CT scan with contrast and the same technique 40 days later showed a large cystic mass in the mediastinum protruding to the right and left hemi thoraces. The giant cystic mass was resected via right and left anterior thoracotomies. Histopathological examination revealed a diagnosis of lymphangioma. The patient has been alive and without tumor recurrence and has been followed for 2 years. }, keywords = {Lymphangioma,Mediastinum,Surgery,Pleural Effusion}, url = {https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_39733.html}, eprint = {https://ijms.sums.ac.ir/article_39733_6d1b0e9ee57c34817db04f466033ea33.pdf} }