Abstract
The middle mediastinum contains several important organs and pluripotent cells. It is difficult to make a definitive diagnosis in patients with middle mediastinal tumors due to a wide range of diseases. The likelihood of malignancy is influenced primarily by the following factors: patient age, size, tumor location, and the presence or absence of symptoms. We describe a case of a middle mediastinal tumor, which was suspected on chest x-ray; chest computed tomography revealed the eccentric mass of distal esophagus. This case emphasizes the diagnostic importance of the chest x-ray to the physicians. The possible differential diagnoses are reviewed. Copyright
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 482-485 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Jun |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
- Infectious Diseases