Abstract
Initially reported by Hattori et al. in 2005, there have been recent reports of posterior mediastinal cysts with developmental endosalpingiosis-mullerianosis, also known as Mullerian cysts. Here, we present a unique case of symptomatic posterior mediastinal Mullerian cyst in a 47-year-old female managed with robotic-assisted thoracoscopic surgery. The final diagnosis was confirmed with the histopathologic assessment, which showed the lesion was positive for estrogen, progesterone, PAX8, and WT1 receptors. Mullerian cysts of the posterior mediastinum can cause compressive effects on nearby stellate ganglion, causing symptoms suggestive of the sympathetic storm. These cysts should be evaluated by a dedicated thoracic and gynecologic pathologist for accurate diagnosis. Thoracic surgeons and Gynaecologists should consider these lesions in patients with appropriate clinical and demographic characteristics.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
