The anterior mediastinum: Diseases

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作者
Priola A.M. [1 ]
Priola S.M. [1 ]
Cardinale L. [1 ]
Cataldi A. [1 ]
Fava C. [1 ]
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[1] S.C.D.U. Radiologia Diagnostica, Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche, Università degli Studi di Torino, I-10043 Orbassano (TO)
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Anterior mediastinum; Cysts; Germ-cell tumours; Mesenchymal tumours; Neoplasm; Thymus;
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10.1007/s11547-006-0032-5
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Mediastinal tumours are frequently asymptomatic and first noted on routine chest radiograph. In most cases, evaluation should proceed to spiral computed tomography (sCT) of the chest with iodinated contrast material. The specific location and appearance of tumours on sCT is instrumental in planning further diagnostic and treatment strategies. Primary tumours in the anterior mediastinum account for half of all mediastinal masses. They comprise various benign and malignant neoplasms, but a wide variety of nonneoplastic lesions (developmental, inflammatory) can present as a localised mass in this compartment. The most common primary anterior mediastinal tumours are thymoma, teratoma and lymphoma; all other lesions are rare. Nonneoplastic conditions include thymic cysts, lymphangioma and intrathoracic goitre. Understanding the pathology, clinical presentation, imaging and diagnosis of the major tumour types is instrumental in the safe and efficient work-up of a mediastinal mass. Patients with primary mediastinal masses and cysts will usually undergo surgical resection; radiological and clinical features should prompt limited biopsy specimens followed by oncologic consultation, and chemotherapy or radiotherapy when appropriate. The objective of this review was to examine the role of diagnostic imaging in the management of masses of the anterior mediastinum.
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