When Teratoma Masquerades: A Rare Case of Intrapleural Mature Cystic Teratoma Mimicking Tuberculous Empyema

When Teratoma Masquerades: A Rare Case of Intrapleural Mature Cystic Teratoma Mimicking Tuberculous Empyema

ABSTRACT Teratomas are germ cell tumours generally gonadal in origin and very rare, arising from extra gonadal tissue. The most common extragonadal teratomas are mediastinal, and the majority are benign. We report a case of a 49‐year‐old lady with recurrent right complex pleural effusion occurring a...

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Main Authors: Nik Nuratiqah Nik Abeed, Ng Boon Hau, Nor Safiqah Sharil, Andrea Ban Yu Lin, Marfua'h Nik Ezzamudin, Hairulfaizi Haron
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2025-06-01
Series:Respirology Case Reports
Subjects:
cystic
intrapleural
mature
teratoma
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/rcr2.70252
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