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HPIM 19th Pulmo > Disorders of the Mediastinum > Flashcards

Disorders of the Mediastinum Flashcards

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MC lesions in the anterior mediastinum

A

Thymomas
Lymphomas
Teratomatous neoplasms
Thyroid masses

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MC lesions in the middle mediastinum

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Vascular
Enlarged lymph nodes
Pleuropericardial and bronchogenic cysts

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MC lesions in the posterior mediastinum

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Neurogenic tumors
Meningocele
Meningomyelocele
Gastroenteric cysts
Esophageal diverticula
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4
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Choice imaging modality

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CT scan

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Three main causes of pneumomediastinum

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Alveolar rupture with dissection of air into mediastinum

Perforation or rupture of the esophagus, trachea or main bronchi

Dissection of air from rhe neck or the abdomen into mediastinum

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Crunching or clicking noise synchronous with the heartbeat and best heard in the left lateral decubitus position

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Hamman’s sign

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Treatment of pneumomediastinum with mediastinal compression

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Needle aspiration

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