Definition of «mediastinum»

The mediastinum is a region in the body that separates the lungs and lies between them. It contains various important structures such as the heart, great vessels (aorta, pulmonary artery), esophagus, trachea, thymus gland, and lymph nodes. The mediastinum is a space within the thoracic cavity that allows for the passage of blood vessels, nerves, and other structures between the lungs.

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The patient underwent a computed tomography (CT) scan which revealed a mass in the mediastinum, indicating a potential tumor.
During open-heart surgery, the surgeon carefully accessed the mediastinum to repair a damaged aorta.
The radiologist detected air pockets in the mediastinum on the X-ray, suggesting a condition called pneumomediastinum.
The pathologist identified lymph nodes in the mediastinum during the autopsy, indicating possible metastasis in a patient with lung cancer.
The thoracic surgeon successfully removed a thymoma, a tumor originating in the thymus gland located in the mediastinum.

Sentences with «mediastinum»

Feline Lymphoma Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphocytes commonly originating in the gastrointestinal tract of mediastinum of cats. (vet.osu.edu)
Stage IV: all peripheral lymph nodes plus the spleen, liver, and / or anterior mediastinum in the chest involved (marvistavet.com)
On rare occasions ectopic thyroid tissue (abnormal migration of thyroid tissue during embryonic development) can give rise to lesions in the tongue, ventral neck, cranial mediastinum and heart base. (wearethecure.org)
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Definition of «mediastinum»

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