Mediastinal hemangioma: how to avoid surgical resection?
https://doi.org/10.22328/2079-5343-2025-16-2-110-115
Abstract
Mediastinal hemangioma is a rare benign tumor which can sometimes mimic the clinical presentation and radiological findings of malignant tumors. Here we present a rare case of cavernous hemangioma in the mediastinum in a patient with colorectal cancer, which required histologic verification before onset of treatment. Type of contrast enhancement, presence of drainage veins and calcification are typical characteristics of hemangioma.
About the Authors
A. D. Obornev
Saint Petersburg State Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Alexandr D. Obornev — Cand. of Sci. (Med.), thoracic surgeon
191036, Saint Petersburg, Ligovskiy av., 2–4
O. S. Maslak
Saint Petersburg State Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology,
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Olga S. Maslak — Cand. of Sci. (Med.), radiologist
191036, Saint Petersburg, Ligovskiy av., 2–4
I. A. Garapach
Saint Petersburg State Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology; Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Irina A. Garapach — Cand. of Sci. (Med.), Chief of the Radiology Department
191036, Saint Petersburg, Ligovskiy av., 2–4
A. О. Nefedov
Saint Petersburg State Research Institute of Phthisiopulmonology
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Andrey O. Nefedov — Cand. of Sci. (Med.),, Chief of the Thoracic oncology department
191036, Saint Petersburg, Ligovskiy av., 2–4
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Obornev A.D., Maslak O.S., Garapach I.A., Nefedov A.О. Mediastinal hemangioma: how to avoid surgical resection? Diagnostic radiology and radiotherapy. 2025;16(2):110-115. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.22328/2079-5343-2025-16-2-110-115
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