mediastinal masses Flashcards
1
Q
differential diagnosis for anterior compartment mass
A
- Thymoma
- teratoma
- thyroid lesion
- lymphoma
- mesenchymal tumors (lipoma, fibroma)
2
Q
differential for middle medastinal mass
A
- lymphadenopathy
- pulmonary artery enlargement
- aneurysm of aorta or innominate artery
- developmental cyst
- dilated azygous or hemiazygous vein
- foramen of morgagni hernia
3
Q
differential for posterior mediastinal mass
A
- hiatal hernia
- neurogenic tumor
- meningocele
- esophageal tumor
- foramen of Bochdalek hernia
- thoracic spine disease
- extramedullary hematopoiesis
4
Q
If esophageal disease is suspected, what can be helpful
A
barium swallow
