Thoracoscopic Resection of a Mediastinal Mature Cystic Teratoma in a Two-month-Old Infant: A Case Report and Literature Review

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Thoracoscopic resection resulted in successful excision of a mediastinal teratoma in a two-month-old infant.
Imaging revealed a left bronchial compression due to a cystic teratoma, requiring surgical intervention.
Histopathological analysis confirmed a mature cystic teratoma, indicating no malignant features after resection.
Postoperative imaging after four months showed no recurrence, underscoring effective management of the teratoma.

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Case report illustrates thoracoscopic resection in a two-month-old infant with mediastinal teratoma, suggesting it as a safe intervention.

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Case report illustrates thoracoscopic resection in a two-month-old infant with mediastinal teratoma, suggesting it as a safe intervention.