Massive thymic hyperplasia in a toddler masquerading as a loculated pleural effusion: A case report

• Main Authors: Emily J. Zolfaghari (Author), Matthew Shaughnessy (Author), Hao Wu (Author), Michael Caty (Author), Emily Christison-Lagay (Author), Matthew A. Hornick (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Introduction: Pediatric massive thymic hyperplasia is a rare condition that can masquerade as a respiratory illness, making diagnosis challenging. Case presentation: An 18-month-old female with a 3-month history of multiple admissions for suspected pneumonia warranting antibiotics presented with rec...