Mediastinal masses can present with symptoms, signs, and syndromes or incidentally.
Selecting the appropriate diagnostic imaging study for mediastinal mass evaluation requires …

T he anterior mediastinum is de-marcated by the sternum anteriorly and by the
brachiocephalic vessels, pericardium, and ascending aorta posteriorly. Its superior and …

The objective of this study was to compare chest radiography with computed tomography
(CT) in the prediction of a specific diagnosis in adult patients with anterior mediastinal …

Mediastinal masses are relatively uncommon, yet include a large variety of entities. Some
tumors can be diagnosed with confidence based on imaging alone; others when a typical …

In most clinical situations the modern radiological approach to a mediastinal mass consists
of performing a CT scan following the chest radiograph. Magnetic resonance imaging is …

Background Multiple different types of mediastinal masses may be encountered on imaging
techniques in symptomatic or asymptomatic patients. The location and composition of these …

Anterior mediastinal masses have diverse origins and aetiologies. Correct diagnosis
requires a logical and practical strategy, recruiting as much clinical and radiological …

Preview The plain chest roentgenogram is still the basic tool for identifying many conditions.
It may reveal unexpected disease, such as a mediastinal mass, in an asymptomatic patient …

The high soft tissue contrast of MR imaging, relative to other imaging modalities including
computed tomography (CT), enables superior tissue characterization of many lesions …

A wide variety of lesions occur in the mediastinum in patients of every age. Twenty five to 50
percent of these primary mediastinal masses may be malignant, making early diagnosis and …