Mediastinum

The mediastinum is an important region of the body located between the lungs.
Structures that lie in this region include the heart, the esophagus, the trachea, and
large blood vessels including the aorta. The mediastinum is also home to lymph
nodes.

Mediastinal diseases:

  • Thymomas
  • Lymphomas
  • Germ cell tumors
  • Carcinoid
  • Lipoma
  • Teratoma
  • Enlarged lymph nodes, and cysts (bronchogenic, pericardial, esophageal)

When you consult with a Doctor ?

If you have-

  • Hoarseness
  • High-pitched and noisy breathing
  • Cough, wheezing or  shortness of breath
  • Coughing up blood
  • Fever , chills or  night sweats
  • Chest pain
  • Unexplained weight loss
  • Swollen or tender lymph nodes
  • Eye  issues (drooping eyelid, small pupil) on one side of your face

Treatment:

Accordingly

1. Medical
2. Surgical-VATS Excision/Thoracotomy
3. Radiotherapy,Chemotherapy
4. Palliative