High-Yield Concepts in Mediastinal Masses Flashcards
1
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First step in evaluating a mediastinal mass
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Place it in one of the three mediastinal compartments
2
Q
Most common lesions in anterior mediastinum
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Mnemonic: Terrible T's! Thymomas Teratomatous neoplasms Thyroid masses Terrible Lymphomas
3
Q
Most common masses in the middle mediastinum
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Vascular masses
Lymphadenopathy from metastases or granulomatous disease
Pleuropericardial and bronchogenic cysts
4
Q
Most common masses in the posterior mediastinum
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Neurogenic tumors Meningocoeles Meningomyelocoeles Gastroenteric cysts Esophageal diverticula
