Echogenic floating spherules as a sonographic sign of cystic teratoma of mediastinum: Correlation with CT and pathologic findings
Journal
Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine
Journal Volume
15
Journal Issue
8
Pages
603-605
Date Issued
1996
Author(s)
Abstract
The majority of mediastinal teratomas are cystic and benign. Cystic teratomas are tumors that contain ectodermal, mesodermal, and endodermal derivatives. The most common sites of cystic teratomas are ovaries and the mediastinum. The ultrasonographic and CT findings of cystic teratomas of ovary or mediastinum have been described in the literature. We report a case with sonographic findings of echogenic floating spherules in the cyst. The sonographic findings were correlated with CT scans and pathologic specimen.
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd, Laurel
Type
journal article