CTICasesMature mediastinal teratoma
Imaging findings
CT scan of a young female shows a large, well-defined mass in the left anterior mediastinum, containing macroscopic fat density, fluid, and irregular soft tissue components.
Key takeaways
Mature teratomas are benign germ cell tumors that characteristically present in the anterior mediastinum. The presence of macroscopic fat and calcium is highly specific for teratoma. They can occur on either the left or right side and are cured by surgical excision.
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