EBV-related mediastinal mass in a healthy preadolescent girl

Abstract

Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) has been linked to various human malignancies. EBV-related smooth muscle cell tumors (EBV-SMT) are rare form of those malignancies that commonly affect patients with immunodeficiency. EBV-SMT usually arises from lungs, livers or soft tissues.We present a case of a 12-year-old immunocompetent female with a mediastinal mass, which was found to be related to EBV-SMT. The mass was managed successfully with a thoracoscopic resection. The patient is tumor and symptoms -free at 2 years follow-up.

Keywords

• Epstein-barr virus
• Mediastinal mass
• Smooth muscle tumor