Zarate R, Hoeffel J C, Kurdziel J C, Becker S, Westphal J C, Pernot C
Sem Hop. 1982 Sep 30;58(35):1993-6.
With reference to three personal observations, the authors discuss the problems raised by the diagnosis of thymolipomas, which are benign asymptomatic tumors discovered on a plain chest film and simulating cardiomegaly. On careful analysis of a high voltage plain chest film, the pulmonary vasculature can be detected through the cardiomediastinal opacity. Total body scan is also useful for establishing diagnosis before surgery.
