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Chest, Vol 90, 691-693, Copyright © 1986 by American College of Chest Physicians

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An approach to mediastinal masses associated with hyperthyroidism

SR White, JB Hall and A Little

Benign thymic hyperplasia (BTH) is a known feature of hyperthyroidism, but is infrequently appreciated by clinicians. In most cases thymic enlargement is minimal; however, it may occasionally present as an appreciable anterior mediastinal mass. While surgical resection is a common approach to such a mass, recognition of the benign nature of BTH and its regression following treatment of hyperthyroidism would prevent a major surgical procedure. We present three cases of BTH associated with hyperthyroidism and describe our approach to this syndrome.


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