What type of study is this?

This is a Case Report study (also classified as: Surgery).

September 10, 2025

Large intrathoracic thymolipoma

Key Points

Thymolipoma is a rare benign tumour found in the mediastinum, and it can cause significant symptoms due to nearby structure compression.
The patient was diagnosed after MRI revealed a large lipomatous tumour in the anterior mediastinum, indicating possible surgical removal.
Pathology later confirmed the diagnosis of thymolipoma, highlighting its rare presence in thymus neoplasms.
Surgical intervention successfully removed the tumour, which is critical for addressing symptoms and preventing further complications.

Abstract

Thymolipoma is a rare, benign tumour in the anterior mediastinum, representing about 2-9% of thymus neoplasms. It consists of fat tissue mixed with thymus tissue and is often discovered incidentally. Symptoms may occur due to compression of nearby structures. In this case, a 41-year-old woman with upper back pain and shortness of breath was diagnosed after an MRI showed a large lipomatous tumour in the mediastinum. The tumour was surgically removed, and pathology confirmed thymolipoma.

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