To highlight the importance of considering anterior mediastinal teratoma in patients with specific symptoms.
Case report methodology detailing a single patient presentation and clinical evaluation.
Consideration of symptoms such as chronic cough and trichoptysis in diagnosis.
Patient presented with chronic cough and trichoptysis, leading to the identification of a mediastinal mass.
Complete resection of the teratoma was performed, resulting in excellent clinical outcomes.
Abstract
Anterior mediastinal teratoma should be considered in patients with mediastinal masses and chronic cough, particularly when trichoptysis is reported. Complete resection offers excellent outcomes.