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From: Neurofibromatosis type 1 with huge intrathoracic meningoceles misdiagnosed as pleural effusion: A case report and literature review

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MRI revealed: 1) discontinuity between the T4-T8 vertebrae in both sagittal and horizontal axial views, 2) protrusion of the thoracic vertebrae towards the right, 3) communication between the right pleural effusion and the spinal canal. Most importantly, the MRI revealed that the ‘pleural fluid’ had similar intensity to CSF, indicating the presence of an intrathoracic meningocele

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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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