Abstract
The radiological evaluation of mediastinal masses is an important challenge in chest radiology. Although plain film is limited, cross-sectional techniques, especially computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), play a powerful role in the evaluation of the mediastinum. Today, a specific diagnosis is often possible and, if not, a limited differential diagnosis can be made. This review only concerns adult patients.
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Laurent, F. (1996). Mediastinal Masses. In: Dalla Palma, L. (eds) Chest, Musculoskeleton, G.I. and Abdomen, Urinary Tract. Syllabus. Springer, Milano. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-88-470-2225-6_6
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