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case_images: - Non-contrast CT axial slice demonstrates a large hypodense lesion with a smooth contour in the lower region of the right lung and a ring of hyperdense thrombus peripherally A) Non-contrast computed tomography (CT) axial slice showing a large hypodense lesion with a smooth contour in the lower region of the right lung and a ring of hyperdense thrombus in the periphery of the lesion. B) Contrast-enhanced CT section of the coronal plane showing an aberrant left gastric artery (filled white arrow) arising from the right lateral wall of the aorta and a giant aneurysm (hollow white arrow) in the right inferior lung.
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case_images: The imaging also identified atelectasis, pneumonia impacting the right lung parenchyma, and pleural fluid collection in the right hemithorax (Figure 1).
case_images: - Macroscopic specimen of a giant aneurysmal sac completely removed from the right hemithorax using the video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery.
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case_images: Diaphragm was closed with polypropylene sutures (Figure 2).
case_images: - The timeline summarizes the patient's initial presentation, physical examination and laboratory findings, computed tomography scan, diagnosis, and treatment and follow-up.
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case_images: Timeline from the patient's initial clinical presentation to follow-up appointments is demonstrate in Figure 3.