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Mediastinal lipomatosis
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Chest x-ray shows an enlarged mediastinum.
From the case:
Mediastinal lipomatosis
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CT images show that aorta and supra-aortic vessels have normal diameter and the mediastinum enlargement is due to adipose tissue.
Case Discussion
Mediastinal lipomatosis refers to a condition where there is a deposition of a large amount of mature adipose tissue in the mediastinum. It is a relatively common benign cause of mediastinal widening.
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