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World J Clin Cases. Mar 16, 2024; 12(8): 1474-1480
Published online Mar 16, 2024. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v12.i8.1474
Multilocular thymic cysts can be easily misdiagnosed as malignant tumor on computer tomography: A case report
Jun Sun, Qing-Ning Yang, Yi Guo, Ping Zeng, Long-Yan Ma, Ling-Wen Kong, Bo-Ying Zhao, Chuan-Ming Li
Jun Sun, Qing-Ning Yang, Yi Guo, Ping Zeng, Chuan-Ming Li, Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing 400014, China
Long-Yan Ma, Department of Pathology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing 400014, China
Ling-Wen Kong, Bo-Ying Zhao, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, Chongqing 400014, China
Co-first authors: Jun Sun and Qing-Ning Yang.
Co-corresponding authors: Yi Guo and Chuan-Ming Li.
Author contributions: Sun J and Yang QN drafted the manuscript; Guo Y and Li CM performed the final approval of the manuscript; Zeng P, Ma LY, Kong LW and Zhao BY collected the clinical, pathology and computer tomography data; All authors read and approved the final manuscript. Sun J and Yang QN contributed equally to this work as co-first authors; Guo Y and Li CM contributed equally to this work as co-corresponding authors. The reasons for designating Guo Y and Li CM as co-corresponding authors are: First, the research was performed as a collaborative effort, and the designation of co-corresponding authorship accurately reflects the distribution of responsibilities and burdens associated with the time and effort required to complete the study and the resultant paper; Second, Guo Y and Li CM contributed efforts of equal substance throughout the research process. In summary, we believe that designating Guo Y and Li CM as co-corresponding authors is fitting for our manuscript.
Supported by the Chongqing Natural Science Foundation, No. cstc2021jcyj-msxmX0841.
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Corresponding author: Chuan-Ming Li, PhD, Professor, Department of Radiology, Chongqing University Central Hospital, Chongqing Emergency Medical Center, No. 1 Jiankang Road, Chongqing 400014, China. licm@cqu.edu.cn
Received: December 8, 2023
Peer-review started: December 8, 2023
First decision: December 18, 2023
Revised: December 29, 2023
Accepted: February 18, 2024
Article in press: February 18, 2024
Published online: March 16, 2024
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Core Tip

Core Tip: Multilocular thymic cyst (MTC) is a rare mediastinal lesion, which is considered to occur in the process of acquired inflammation. It is usually characterized by well-defined cystic density and is filled with transparent liquid. Here we reported on a 39-year-old male with a cystic-solid mass in the anterior mediastinum. Computer tomography (CT) imaging showed that the mass was irregular with unclear boundaries. After injection of contrast agent, there was a slight enhancement of stripes and nodules. According to the CT findings, it was diagnosed as thymic cancer. After surgery, MTC accompanied by bleeding and infection was confirmed by pathological examination.