Case Report: Mediastinal Mass in SARS-COV-2 Pandemic: A Word of Caution

Case Report: Mediastinal Mass in SARS-COV-2 Pandemic: A Word of Caution

Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a new disease with some manifestations not yet well-known. Sharing experiences in this topic is crucial for the optimal management of the patients.Case Presentation: Left upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) due to a mediastinal mass strongly suspected of lymphoprol...

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Main Authors: Alessandro Baisi, Alessandra Mazzucco, Giovanni Caffarena, Gerardo Cioffi, Angelo Guttadauro, Ugo Cioffi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021-03-01
Series:Frontiers in Surgery
Subjects:
SARS-CoV-2
mediastinal mass
viral infection
lymphoproliferative disease
biopsy
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fsurg.2021.648759/full
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Summary:Background: SARS-CoV-2 is a new disease with some manifestations not yet well-known. Sharing experiences in this topic is crucial for the optimal management of the patients.Case Presentation: Left upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (UEDVT) due to a mediastinal mass strongly suspected of lymphoproliferative disease in a patient affected by SARS-CoV-2, disappearing at the resolution of the viral infection.Conclusion: Before proceeding to surgical biopsy, mediastinal mass in SARS-CoV-2 patients must be revaluated after the resolution of the infection.
ISSN:2296-875X

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