An unusual cause of an anterior mediastinal mass

Abstract

Mesothelioma is a rare tumour and its radiological growth pattern varies. We report the case of a biopsy proven Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) presenting as an anterior mediastinal mass in a platinum miner. The prognosis for this aggressive tumour remains poor, despite combination treatment modalities.

Keywords

• Anterior mediastinal mass
• Biopsy
• Chest pain
• CT scan pattern
• MPM (malignant pleural mesothelioma)
• Occupational hazard