Tumors (thymoma, teratoma, thyroid CA, lymphoma, hygroma, cyst) of the anterior mediastinum cause obstruction of three structures: the tracheobronchial tree, the main PA (and atria) and the SVC. If the patient can tolerate the supine position, a CT scan should be obtained to define the involvement of each structure. [More…]
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