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History M/74 Upper back pain for a few days. Figure 1 Chest Radiograph Widening of mediastinum with well defined aortic knuckle - anterior mediastinal mass. Figure 2 CT thorax (noncontrast) Huge non-enhancing soft tissue density mass lesion in anterior mediastinum with posterior displacement of the aortic arch and superior vena cava obstruction. Right sided pleural effusion. Figure 3 CT Thorax with contrast Huge non-enhancing soft tissue density mass lesion in anterior mediastinum with posterior displacement of the aortic arch and superior vena cava obstruction. Right sided pleural effusion.   DIAGNOSIS : Thymic carcinoid with superior vena cava obstruction and right sided pleural effusion. HISTORY PREVIOUS CASES HOME COMMENTS

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