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==External Links==
==External Links==
* [http://ddxof.com/aortic-dissection/ DDxOf: Differential Diagnosis of Widened Mediastinum]
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==References==
==References==

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Background

Generally diagnosed on plain radiography of the chest, concerning measurements exceed 8cm.

Anatomy

Anatomy and contents of the mediastinum[1]

Divided into superior and inferior compartments, the latter further subdivided into anterior, middle and posterior compartments.[2]

Mediastinal Masses

  • Anterior
    • Retrosternal goiter
    • Thymoma
    • Germ-cell tumor
    • Lymphadenopathy (lymphoma)
  • Middle
    • Aortic arch aneurysm
    • Dilated pulmonary artery
    • Tracheal lesion
  • Posterior
    • Esophageal lesions
    • Hiatal hernia
    • Descending aortic aneurysm
    • Paraspinal abscess

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References

  1. ↑ Faiz, O., & Moffat, D. (2002). Anatomy at a glance. Malden, MA: Blackwell Science.
  2. ↑ Whitten CR, Khan S, Munneke GJ, Grubnic S. A diagnostic approach to mediastinal abnormalities. Radiographics. 2007;27(3):657–671. doi:10.1148/rg.273065136.
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