Middle mediastinal paraganglioma: A case report and review of the literature.

RATIONAL

Paragangliomas are rare and can occur in many places throughout the body, but mediastinal paragangliomas are even rarer, accounting for less than 0.3% of mediastinal masses. Extremely susceptible to misdiagnosis and mistreatment, which may lead to the death of the patient.

PATIENT CONCERNS

We report a case of a giant paraganglioma of the middle mediastinum. A 40-year-old woman was admitted to the hospital with a rib fracture and a chest computed tomography suggesting a giant occupying tumor in the middle mediastinum.

DIAGNOSIS

Immunohistochemistry revealed positive for S100 fraction and Syn, focally positive for CgA, while negative for CKp and succinate dehydrogenase complex iron sulfur subunit B gene, and Ki67index ≈ 5%. The imaging and immunohistochemical features suggested a final diagnosis of Paragangliomas.

INTERVENTIONS

This patient underwent lateral open heart surgery to remove a mediastinal mass.

OUTCOMES

One month after being discharged, the patient was contacted by phone for a follow-up visit and reported feeling OK. Unfortunately, as of the date of submission, the patient did not come to our hospital for review.

LESSONS

Mediastinal paraganglioma as a rare and potentially malignant tumor susceptible to misdiagnosis and mistreatment. Organ pathology examination is the gold standard for diagnosis, and surgery is an important treatment method. A clear diagnosis and thorough preoperative examination are important guarantees for the success of surgery.

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