1695 / 1835
Clinical Features
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Rapidly growing mass of anterior mediastinum.
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Bulk common
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Young patient population
(median age 35)
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Female predominance (2:1)
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Diagnosed as a result of symptoms compressing mediastinal
structures.
Superior vena caval obstruction present in 40%
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Recurrent laryngeal nerve palsy with resulting hoarse voice
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Breast swelling
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Cough/chest pain/dyspnoea
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Dysphagia