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The most common mediastinal mass is involvement of the mediastinum by bronchogenic [[lung cancer]]. | The most common mediastinal mass is involvement of the mediastinum by bronchogenic [[lung cancer]]. | ||
The "4 T’s of mediastinal masses" | |||
* Thymoma | |||
* Teratoma | |||
* Thyroid neoplasm | |||
* “Terrible” lymphoma | |||
== Clinical features == | == Clinical features == | ||
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== Treatment == | == Treatment == | ||
Almost all mediastinal masses are indications for surgical removal. One exception is the seminoma, which is highly sensitive to chemo and radiotherapy and is therefore not operated. Another exception are the cysts, which are only operated if they’re growing or causing symptoms. | Almost all mediastinal masses are indications for surgical removal. One exception is the seminoma, which is highly sensitive to chemo and radiotherapy and is therefore not operated. Another exception are the cysts, which are only operated if they’re growing or causing symptoms. | ||
<noinclude>[[Category:Thoracic surgery]]</noinclude> | <noinclude> | ||
[[Category:Thoracic surgery]] | |||
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