Mediastinal Tumors:Imaging Characters
- VernacularTitle:纵隔肿瘤影像学特点的探讨(附58例分析)
- Author:
Xing ZHANG
;
Guoxiang HE
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
mediastinal tumor;
tomography , X-ray computed;
radiography
- From:
Journal of Practical Radiology
2001;0(10):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To study the value of imaging characters in diagnosing mediastinal tumors.Methods X-ray and CT findings of pathologically proved mediastinal tumors in 58 cases were analysed,the findings enabling qualitative diagnosis were recommended. Results There were 40 cases of anterior mediastinal tumors including intrathoracic thyroid tumors [n=32,5 tyroid carcinomas and 1 thyroid cyst ,thymomas (n=3) and teratomas (n=5, 3 cases ruptured)]. All the other 18 cases in posterior mediastinum were neurogenic tumors.Conclusion Based on the combination of the mediastinal compartment knowledge, X-ray and CT findings of the tumors and the clinical information, the qualitative diagnosis of mediastinal tumors will be characterized correctly.
