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Thymolipoma: computed tomographic appearances

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The computed tomographic (CT) appearances of a thymolipoma are described in a 5 1/2-year-old girl. The location and CT appearances of the tumor appear to be specific for the diagnosis of thymolipoma.

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  1. Department of Radiology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 2600 N. Lawrence Street, 19133, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    E. N. Faerber

  2. Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 2600 N. Lawrence Street, 19133, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    R. K. Balsara & L. M. Marmon

  3. Department of Pediatrics (Pulmonary Section), St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 2600 N. Lawrence Street, 19133, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    D. V. Schidlow

  4. Department of Pathology, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, 2600 N. Lawrence Street, 19133, Philadelphia, PA, USA

    N. Zaeri

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Faerber, E.N., Balsara, R.K., Schidlow, D.V. et al. Thymolipoma: computed tomographic appearances. Pediatr Radiol 20, 196–197 (1990). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02012975

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