Release Date: 2024-06-10

Radiological Evaluation of Mediastinal Tumors

Fatma Durmaz (Author)

Release Date: 2024-06-10

Mediastinal tumors represent a rare category of neoplasms, encompassing a wide spectrum of both benign and malignant conditions. The localization of these tumors within specific mediastinal compartments, coupled with the age of the patient, constitutes critical factors in their differential diagnosis. In adults, mediastinal tumors such as thymoma, teratoma, and lymphoma predominantly manifest in the [...]

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    Published inThe Radiology of Cancer
    First Page87
    Last Page104
    DOIhttps://doi.org/10.69860/nobel.9786053359364.8
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    Mediastinal tumors represent a rare category of neoplasms, encompassing a wide spectrum of both benign and malignant conditions. The localization of these tumors within specific mediastinal compartments, coupled with the age of the patient, constitutes critical factors in their differential diagnosis. In adults, mediastinal tumors such as thymoma, teratoma, and lymphoma predominantly manifest in the anterior mediastinum, whereas in pediatric cases, posterior mediastinal tumors, particularly neurogenic tumors, prevail. Often asymptomatic, mediastinal tumors typically manifest symptoms consequent to compression of adjacent organs or due to the paraneoplastic characteristics of the tumors. Surgical excision stands as the primary therapeutic approach for mediastinal tumors. Radiological imaging modalities play an indispensable role in diagnosing mediastinal pathologies, devising treatment strategies, and monitoring post-treatment progress. Among these modalities, chest X-ray (CXR) serves as the initial imaging tool, followed by thoracic computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), each offering unique advantages in visualizing mediastinal masses and their relationships with adjacent structures.

    Fatma Durmaz (Author)
    Associate Professor, Van Yuzuncu Yil University
    https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3089-7165
    3Dr. Fatma Durmaz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Radiology at Van Yuzuncu Yil University Faculty of Medicine. She was born in Van, Turkey. She graduate from Istanbul University faculty of medicine in 2012. She worked as a general practitioner at Van İpekyolu State Hospital from 2012 to 2013. Subsequently, in 2014, she began her residency in Radiology at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine and worked as a resident physician. She completed her specialization in early 2019 and became a specialist doctor. After fulfilling her compulsory service at Hakkari State Hospital, she started working as a faculty member in the Department of Radiology at Van Yüzüncü Yıl University Faculty of Medicine. She continues her tenure at the same institution. She works in the field of cardiothoracic radiological imaging. Throughout her career, she has authored numerous research articles, oral presentations, and poster presentations. Dr. Durmaz is a member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Society of Radiology, Europian Society of Radiology, The European Society of Cardiovascular Radiology, Turkish Society of Magnetic Resonance.

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