313.2 𩺠åèç
313.2.1 é«é »èé»
313.2.1.1 Anterior Mediastinum â 4 Ts
- Thymoma (myasthenia gravis 30-40%)
- Teratoma / germ cell (β-hCG, AFP)
- Thyroid (substernal goiter)
- Terrible lymphoma (Hodgkin, DLBCL, PMBCL)
313.2.1.2 Posterior Mediastinum
- Neurogenic tumors (schwannoma adults, neuroblastoma kids)
- NF1 association with neurofibromas
313.2.1.3 Middle Mediastinum
- Lymphadenopathy (sarcoid, lymphoma, infection)
- Bronchogenic cyst (subcarinal common)
- Aortic aneurysm
313.2.1.4 Acute Mediastinitis Causes
- Esophageal rupture (Boerhaave, vomiting; high amylase pleural fluid)
- Post-cardiac surgery
- Iatrogenic (endoscopy, biopsy)
- Penetrating trauma
313.2.1.5 Pneumomediastinum
- Macklin effect (alveolar rupture)
- Asthma, vomiting (rule out Boerhaave), mechanical ventilation, drug inhalation
- Hamman sign
- Self-limited usually
313.2.1.6 Diaphragm Paralysis
- Unilateral: phrenic nerve injury (cardiac surgery); often asymptomatic
- Bilateral: severe respiratory failure, orthopnea
- Sniff test (paradoxical movement on fluoroscopy)
- Plication for symptomatic
313.2.1.7 Chest Wall Disorders
- Pectus excavatum: Haller index > 3.25; Nuss procedure
- Kyphoscoliosis: restrictive
- Ankylosing spondylitis: restrictive + upper lobe fibrosis
- ALS / GBS / MG / muscular dystrophy: NIV for respiratory failure
313.2.2 ææ··æ·æ¯èŒ
| Mass Location | Common Mass | Workup |
|---|---|---|
| Anterior | Thymoma, lymphoma, germ cell, thyroid | CT + biopsy + markers |
| Middle | LAD, bronchogenic cyst, aortic aneurysm | CT + MR + LN biopsy |
| Posterior | Neurogenic, esophageal duplication | CT + MRI |
313.2.3 Special Topics
313.2.3.1 Thymoma + Paraneoplastic
- MG (30-40%) â most common
- Pure red cell aplasia
- Hypogammaglobulinemia (Good syndrome)
- SIADH
- Cushingâs
- Systemic autoimmune