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Cross-sectional image of CECT chest: Arrow indicates posterior mediastinal cystic structure
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Subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan of the chest revealed a size 3 x 11 cms. posterior mediastinal cystic structure causing anterior and lateral displacement of the trachea with compression of its lumen [Figures 1 and 2].
Coronal reconstruction of CECT chest: Arrow indicates posterior mediastinal cystic structure
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Subsequent contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) scan of the chest revealed a size 3 x 11 cms. posterior mediastinal cystic structure causing anterior and lateral displacement of the trachea with compression of its lumen [Figures 1 and 2].
Operative picture: Arrow indicates posterior mediastinal mucocele "in situ"
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Operative findings revealed a thick walled, tense, mucocele containing frankly purulent fluid and an ulcerated mucosa [Figure 3].