Is mediastinal mass a tumor?

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The mediastinum is located between the pleural cavities on both sides, with the sternum and thoracic vertebra as its anterior and posterior boundaries, the upper boundary as the neck, and the lower boundary as the diaphragm. It contains the heart, pericardium, trachea, bronchus, lung, large blood vessels, thymus, nerve, thoracic duct, esophagus, etc. For the convenience of diagnosis, it is generally divided into upper mediastinum, anterior mediastinum, middle mediastinum and posterior mediastinum. Mediastinal masses include malignant tumors, various cysts, lipomas and fibromas.

Is mediastinal mass a tumor?

Mediastinal tumors are also divided into three parts: neurogenic tumors, teratomas, lymphogenic tumors and thymomas. Even small tumors can cause circulatory, respiratory, digestive and nervous system dysfunction. Most primary mediastinal tumors should be treated surgically as long as there are no other contraindications. Even if the benign tumor or cyst is asymptomatic, it will grow gradually, oppress the adjacent organs, and even have malignant transformation or secondary infection. Therefore, operation is the best choice.

Mediastinal tumor is a common chest disease, but because most benign mediastinal tumors are often asymptomatic, many people do not know. With the progress of diagnostic technology, the incidence rate of mediastinal tumors is increasing in China. Mediastinal tumors are a group of tumors originating from mediastinum. They are usually benign. Even if benign mediastinal tumors are asymptomatic, they will gradually grow up and suppress adjacent organs and even develop malignant or secondary infection. But if timely treatment is reasonable, it can be cured.

When the patient has hoarseness, chest pain, shortness of breath, we must go to the hospital in time to do the relevant examination, actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment, we can do mediastinal CT examination to see if there is a mediastinal tumor. Usually to strengthen physical exercise, so as to improve their quality and immunity, under the guidance of the doctor can take more drugs to improve the immune system. More for the body to supplement vitamin A, because vitamin A can resist the occurrence of cancer, is conducive to health.

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