Disorders of the Mediastinum Flashcards
1
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The most valuable imaging technique for evaluation of mediastinal masses. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1719)
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Computed tomography (CT) scan
2
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Structures/contents found in the anterior mediastinum. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1719)
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Thymus gland
Anterior mediastinal lymph nodes
Internal mammary arteries and veins
3
Q
Structures/contents found in the middle mediastinum. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1719)
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Heart Ascending and transverse arches of the aorta Venae cavae Brachiocephalic arteries and veins Phrenic nerves Trachea Main bronchi Contiguous lymph nodes Pulmonary arteries and veins
4
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Structures/contents found in the posterior mediastinum. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1719)
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Descending thoracic aorta Esophagus Thoracic duct Azygos and hemiazygos vein Sympathetic chains Posterior group of mediastinal lymph nodes
5
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Common abnormalities found in the anterior mediastinum. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1720)
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Thymoma Lymphomas Teratomatous neoplasms Thyroid masses Parathyroid masses Mesenchymal tumors Giant lymph node hyperplasia Hernia through foramen of Morgagni
6
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Common abnormalities found in the middle mediastinum. (Harrison’s 19th edition, pp 1720)
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Metastatic lymph node enlargement Granulomatous lymph node enlargement Pleuropericadial cysts Bronchogenic cysts Masses of vascular origin
