Presentation
History of ovary carcinoma. Surgical resection, chemotherapy. Now no complaints.
Patient Data
Age: 40 years
Gender: Female
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Mediastinum is unremarkable.
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CT of chest demonstrates thymic hyperplasia with typical distribution, smooth margins and homogenous enhancement. No enlarged mediastinal lymph nodes.
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Thymic hyperplasia after six months.
Case Discussion
This case demonstrates post-chemotherapy thymic rebound hyperplasia. It is important not to confuse it with disease progression or lymphadenopathy.