Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (Jul 2016)

Mediastinal Mass with Hyper-eosinophilia in a Young Boy -A Diagnostic Dilemma

  • Abdul Shahid Poovathum Parambil,
  • Shruti Prem,
  • Priya Mary Jacob,
  • Rekha Appukuttan Nair

DOI
https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2016/19615.8202
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 10, no. 7
pp. XD03 – XD04

Abstract

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Mediastinal masses in children comprises of a heterogeneous group of tumours. In such cases, biopsy and histological analysis are mandatory for planning of treatment. We have reported an unusual aetiology for a mediastinal mass in a young boy presenting with features of Superior Vena Caval Obstruction (SVCO) who also had marked blood and marrow eosinophilia mimicking Chronic Eosinophilic Leukaemia (CEL). We have also discussed the differential diagnoses of mediastinal tumours with hyper-eosinophilia and possible therapeutic implications.

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