UNIT IV: MEDIASTINUM AND PERICARDIUM


C. Acquired Abnormalities of the Mediastinum



Contents:
  1. Anterior mediastinal tumors
    1. Thymoma
    2. Thyroid
    3. Teratoma
    4. Lymphoma
    5. Germ cell tumor
    6. Histologic appearance
    7. Management (operative and non-operative)

  2. Middle mediastinal tumors
    1. Lymphoma
    2. Hamartoma
    3. Cardiac tumors
    4. Histologic appearance
    5. Management (operative and non-operative)

  3. Posterior mediastinum (paravertebral sulcus)
    1. Neurilemoma
    2. Neurofibroma
    3. Pheochromocytoma
    4. Ganglion neuroma
    5. Dumbbell neurogenic tumor
    6. Histologic appearance
    7. Management (operative and non-operative)

  4. Mediastinal infection
    1. Postoperative
    2. Primary
    3. Management (operative and non-operative)

  5. Diagnostic tests
    1. Plain radiographs
    2. CT scans
    3. MRI
    4. Contrast studies
    5. Radionucleotide studies
    6. Ultrasound
    7. Fine needle aspiration
    8. Core biopsy
    9. Mediastinoscopy
    10. Serologic tests

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