Anterior mediastinum

Known as: prevascular space, MEDIASTINUM, ANTERIOR, Mediastinum anterius 
The area between the lungs; it contains the thymus, some lymph nodes, and vessels and branches of the internal thoracic artery.
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2006
2006
The anterior mediastinum: anatomy and imaging procedures
The mediastinum is divided into compartments (anterior, middle, posterior) on the basis of lateral chest radiographs. Several… (More)
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2006
2006
Ectopic pancreatic tissue in the anterior mediastinum
Dear Sir: Heterotopia of pancreatic tissue is a common developmental anomaly reported in about 2% of all autopsies. Ectopic… (More)
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2005
2005
Application of robotic-assisted techniques to the surgical evaluation and treatment of the anterior mediastinum.
BACKGROUND We report our initial experience with the application of robotic-assisted technologies to the treatment of diseases of… (More)
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2005
2005
Ectopic pancreas in the anterior mediastinum.
We report an uncommon clinical case of anterior mediastinal localization of ectopic pancreatic tissue. A 39-year-old male was… (More)
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2002
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2002
Primary hydatid cysts of the mediastinum.
Hydatid disease remains a serious health problem for the Mediterranean countries, such as Turkey. Living in a rural area is an… (More)
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2000
2000
Primary malignant melanoma of the anterior mediastinum in a child.
Primary malignant melanoma of the mediastinum is extremely rare. We report a case not previously reported of primary malignant… (More)
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1999
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1999
Lymphomas of the anterior mediastinum.
Lymphomas are the most common cause of masses in the pediatric mediastinum. More than 50% of children with lymphoblastic lymphoma… (More)
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1996
1996
Thymic uptake of iodine-131 in the anterior mediastinum.
Two thyroidectomized patients with a history of differentiated thyroid carcinoma are presented who had nonmetastatic mediastinal… (More)
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1994
1994
CT evaluation of the anterior mediastinum: spectrum of disease.
Computed tomography (CT) is the study of choice for evaluating disease in the anterior mediastinum. Mediastinal CT is usually… (More)
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1993
Highly Cited
1993
Thoracoscopy in the management of anterior mediastinal masses.
Thoracoscopy has been found useful for both the diagnosis and treatment of anterior mediastinal disorders. We have reserved it… (More)
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