Abstract
Radiological analysis of chest lesions detected on chest radiographs or CT scans begins with their classification into parenchymal, pleural, or extrapleural lesions according to their presumed origin. The mediastinum is divided anatomically into the anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinal compartments, and localizing a mediastinal mass to one of these divisions can facilitate their differential diagnosis. A differential diagnosis of a mediastinal mass is usually based on a number of findings, including its location; the structure from which it is arising; whether it is single, multifocal (involving several different areas or lymph node groups), or diffuse; its size and shape; its attenuation (fatty, fluid, soft-tissue, or a combination of these); the presence of calcification along with its characteristics and amount; and its opacification following the administration of contrast agents.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 543-553 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases |
| Volume | 58 |
| Issue number | 6 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 2005 Jan 1 |
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Keywords
- Mediastinal diseases
- Mediastinal neoplasms
- Pleural diseases
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Radiological findings of pleural and mediastinal diseases. / Choi, Yo Won.
In: Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases, Vol. 58, No. 6, 01.01.2005, p. 543-553.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
TY - JOUR
T1 - Radiological findings of pleural and mediastinal diseases
AU - Choi, Yo Won
PY - 2005/1/1
Y1 - 2005/1/1
N2 - Radiological analysis of chest lesions detected on chest radiographs or CT scans begins with their classification into parenchymal, pleural, or extrapleural lesions according to their presumed origin. The mediastinum is divided anatomically into the anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinal compartments, and localizing a mediastinal mass to one of these divisions can facilitate their differential diagnosis. A differential diagnosis of a mediastinal mass is usually based on a number of findings, including its location; the structure from which it is arising; whether it is single, multifocal (involving several different areas or lymph node groups), or diffuse; its size and shape; its attenuation (fatty, fluid, soft-tissue, or a combination of these); the presence of calcification along with its characteristics and amount; and its opacification following the administration of contrast agents.
AB - Radiological analysis of chest lesions detected on chest radiographs or CT scans begins with their classification into parenchymal, pleural, or extrapleural lesions according to their presumed origin. The mediastinum is divided anatomically into the anterior, middle, and posterior mediastinal compartments, and localizing a mediastinal mass to one of these divisions can facilitate their differential diagnosis. A differential diagnosis of a mediastinal mass is usually based on a number of findings, including its location; the structure from which it is arising; whether it is single, multifocal (involving several different areas or lymph node groups), or diffuse; its size and shape; its attenuation (fatty, fluid, soft-tissue, or a combination of these); the presence of calcification along with its characteristics and amount; and its opacification following the administration of contrast agents.
KW - Mediastinal diseases
KW - Mediastinal neoplasms
KW - Pleural diseases
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U2 - 10.4046/trd.2005.58.6.543
DO - 10.4046/trd.2005.58.6.543
M3 - Review article
AN - SCOPUS:23944441705
VL - 58
SP - 543
EP - 553
JO - Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
JF - Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases
SN - 1738-3536
IS - 6
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