AI Article Synopsis
- Multilocular thymic cysts are uncommon, non-cancerous growths found in the neck and chest area.
- In children, these cysts typically show symptoms after age 2, but are often mild.
- A unique case is presented where a 3-month-old girl suffered severe respiratory failure due to a multilocular thymic cyst, a condition not previously documented.
Article Abstract
Multilocular thymic cysts are rare benign acquired lesions of the neck and mediastinum. In children, multilocular thymic cysts are usually symptomatic after the age of 2 years and produce few symptoms. We report an unusual case of a multilocular thymic cyst diagnosed in a 3-month-old girl, causing severe respiratory failure. We believe that this unusual presentation has not been previously reported in the literature.
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