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. 1990;17(2):129–132.

Saphenous Vein Graft Pseudoaneurysm Presenting as a Mediastinal Mass

Shreekanth V Karwande 1,2, Sally D Sharp 1,2
PMCID: PMC326470  PMID: 15227398

Abstract

Coronary vein graft aneurysms are quite rare, particularly when they present as a mediastinal mass. We report a saphenous vein graft pseudoaneurysm that presented as a mediastinal mass in a 45-year-old man. In addition to reviewing the relevant medical literature in English, we discuss diagnostic techniques and therapeutic options. (Texas Heart Institute Journal 1990;17:129-32)

Keywords: Aneurysm

Keywords: coronary aneurysm

Keywords: mediastinal neoplasm

Keywords: saphenous vein

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