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Chest computed tomography (CT) showed a large soft tissue density mass on his left posterior mediastinum, containing internal low-density cystic necrotic areas. The solid component was isointense to muscle on T1-weighted imaging (T1WI) and mildly hyperintense on T2-weighted imaging (T2WI), whereas the cystic components were hyperintense on T2WI and variably hyperintense on T1WI. On contrast-enhanced CT and T1WI, the mass demonstrated heterogeneous, progressive enhancement, suggesting the possibility of malignant tumor. A needle biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of EES. After diagnosis, the patient received systemic chemotherapy followed by surgical resection of the tumor. 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