Imaging Diagnostic Value Using Seven Division for Dystopic Thymomas in Mediastinum
- VernacularTitle:纵隔七分区法对异位胸腺瘤的影像学诊断价值
- Author:
Shengren GUO
;
Junkang SHEN
;
Jianping GONG
;
Minghui QIAN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
dystopia;
thymoma;
imagiology;
mediastinum
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2000;0(12):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To discuss the imaging diagnostic value using seven division for dystopic thymomas in mediastinum. Methods 11 cases of dystopic thymomas proved by biopsy and histopathology were analyzed based on chest radiography, computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) .Results According to nine division, 3 cases located in left mid-middle and mid-inferior mediastinum, 4 cases in right mid-middle and mid-inferior mediastinum, 4 cases in right ante-middle and ante-inferior mediastinum.While according to seven division,all cases (11) located in ante-inferior mediastinum. Conclusion Seven division of mediastinum is of great value in diagnosing dystopic thymomas and in guiding clinical management.
