The added value of chemical shift MRI in the preoperative diagnosis of thymolipoma

Tumori. 2018 Dec;104(6):NP57-NP60. doi: 10.1177/0300891618763204. Epub 2018 Apr 6.

Abstract

Thymolipoma is a rare tumor of the thymus. Classic radiologic findings of thymolipoma include fatty masses of the anterior mediastinum in conjunction with the thymus. Differential diagnosis with other more aggressive entities like liposarcoma and teratoma can be challenging. We report a case where chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging helped in the differential diagnosis.

Keywords: Chemical shift magnetic resonance imaging; mediastinal masses; thymic neoplasm; thymolipoma.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Liposarcoma / diagnosis
  • Liposarcoma / pathology
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging / methods
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / diagnosis
  • Mediastinal Neoplasms / pathology
  • Teratoma / diagnosis
  • Teratoma / pathology
  • Thymus Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Thymus Neoplasms / pathology*