A giant tuberculous lymphangioma extending from the mediastinum to the inguinal region.

Blumenthal, E Z; Gottehrer, N P; Dollberg, M; Halevy, J · Chest · 1994

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

A 23-year-old Ethiopian new immigrant presented with a giant lymphangioma extending from the posterior mediastinum through the retroperitoneum, ending as a herniated fluid-filled sac in the inguinal region. Chylous fluid aspirated from within the lymphangioma was cultured positive for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Considerable regression occurred following 6 months of antituberculous treatment.

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