Approach to Childhood Mediastinal Mass
A significant portion of the thoracic masses in childhood are seen in the mediasten. For practical identification of tumors that originate from different tissues, the mediasten is divided into two parts as superior and inferior. The inferior part is subdivided into three portions as anterior, mid...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Galenos Publishing House
2016-04-01
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| Series: | Güncel Pediatri |
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| Online Access: | http://www.guncelpediatri.com/makale_10559/Cocukluk-Cagi-Mediasten-Kitlelerine-Yaklasim |
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| Summary: | A significant portion of the thoracic masses in childhood are seen in the mediasten.
For practical identification of tumors that originate from different tissues, the
mediasten is divided into two parts as superior and inferior. The inferior part is
subdivided into three portions as anterior, middle and posterior. Mediastinal masses
may be malignant or non-malignant. The symptoms vary according to the size and
location of the mass. Anterior mediastinal masses are important because of the
possibility to press the airways and great arteries. On the other hand, posterior
mediastinal masses are also important because of the possibility to extend into
intramedullary area and press to nerve roots. According to the symptoms and signs
that occur depending on the size and pressure of the mass, immediate treatment may
be required. While history and physical examination are important for diagnosis,
imaging and laboratory tests are also helpful. Histopathological evaluation is often
required for definitive diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 1304-9054 |