Cytology and surgical pathology of the mediastinum.

摘要: Mediastinum refers to the space in thoracic cavity that is bound by pleura, sternum, vertebral column, inlet, and diaphragm. It contains major anatomic structures can be involved diverse pathologic processes. customarily divide mediastinum into several compartments: superior, anterior, middle, posterior because lists of differential diagnoses vary according location. (see Table 1) In addition, patient’s age may also helpful. For example, thymoma carcinoid are less common children.