纵隔血肿的 CT诊断

目的 分析纵隔血肿的CT表现,以提高其诊断水平。资料与方法 回顾性分析19例经临床、手术证实的纵隔血肿资料。结果 前纵隔血肿8例,其中片状血肿6例,结节状血肿1例,团块状血肿1例;中纵隔血肿2例,均呈结节状;后纵隔血肿4例,其中片状血肿2例,团块状血肿2例;弥漫性纵隔血肿5例,均呈片状。结论 心脏大血管的损伤往往导致弥漫性纵隔血肿,小血管损伤导致的纵隔血肿大多比较局限。CT扫描对于纵隔血肿的诊断具有重要价值。     

A 22-year-old Army private with chest pain and weight loss

The objective of this study was to delineate an efficient and effective diagnostic approach in evaluating a patient with weight loss and a posterior mediastinal mass. This case demonstrates the evaluation and management of a 22-year-old Army private with weight loss, chest pain, and a posterior mediastinal mass on chest X-ray. The importance of obtaining a thorough travel history to formulate the differential diagnosis is highlighted.     

MR imaging of posterior mediastinal thymus

The diagnosis of posterior mediastinal extension of thymus was made by magnetic resonance imaging, which showed (a) continuity of the normally placed thymus with a posterior mediastinal mass, (b) identical signal characteristics between the anterior and posterior components, (c) homogeneous signal intensity greater than muscle and less than fat on T1- and moderately T2-weighted images which is characteristic of thymic tissue, and (d) characteristic posterior extension of the thymus between the superior vena cava and trachea.     

Diagnostic imaging of mediastinal masses in children.

Mediastinal masses are the most common thoracic masses in children. The encyclopedic list of diagnostic considerations can be distilled into a concise and practical differential diagnosis based on the location of the mass and the established prevalence of various tumors and pseudotumors in the mediastinal compartments. Malignant lymphoma, benign thymic enlargement, teratomas, foregut cysts, and neurogenic tumors make up 80% of mediastinal masses in children. Continuing advances in imaging technology have altered traditional approaches to the evaluation and diagnosis of mediastinal masses in children. Plain chest radiography remains the basic imaging examination to define location and morphology. Cross-sectional imaging subsequently clarifies the morphology and extent of the mass. In general, CT is the primary cross-sectional imaging procedure in the evaluation of most mediastinal masses in children. Exceptions to this rule include MR in children with posterior mediastinal masses or suspected vascular lesions: in such cases, MR imaging is the preferred initial postradiographic examination. Sonographic examination may be diagnostic in foregut cysts and some other mediastinal masses. Gallium-67 scintigraphy has an emerging role in management of malignant lymphoma.     

Mediastinal lesions in children: comparison of CT and MR

Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging was compared with computed tomography (CT) in 13 children with mediastinal abnormalities. CT and MR provided comparable information regarding the presence and size of the mediastinal lesions. The MR imaging technique that was most reliable in detecting a mass was a T1-weighted spin-echo pulse sequence. MR better discriminated mediastinal masses and enlarged nodes from vascular structures and was more sensitive than CT in detecting intraspinal extension. However, CT demonstrated calcification and bronchial abnormalities not seen on MR images. It is concluded that MR may be more helpful than CT in evaluating posterior mediastinal tumors, since there is a likelihood of intraspinal extension. In other cases, however, CT continues to be the procedure of choice to supplement plain radiography in children with suspected mediastinal neoplasms.     

A case of bilateral posterior mediastinal myelolipoma

A 71-year-old female presented with chronic shortness of breath and underwent routine examination at the emergency department. A plain chest radiograph revealed a large lobulated posterior mediastinal mass that was incidentally found to be unrelated to the main complaint. Further cross-sectional images were obtained to characterize the lesion, which revealed bilateral involvement of a prevertebral mixed attenuation large mass with minimal enhancement postcontrast administration. Images were not conclusive in which the patient underwent ultrasound-guided biopsy and further histopathological examination, which revealed a myelolipoma of the posterior mediastinum, a rare entity to be seen at that location. Here, we present the case of posterior mediastinal myelolipoma.     

Mediastinal neuroblastoma and ganglioneuroma. The differentiation between primary and secondary involvement on the chest roentgenogram.

The roentgenologic diagnosis and differentiation of mediastinal neurogenic tumors are possible on the chest roentgenogram as a rule. The soft tissue mass may be ill-defined and the tumor "ghost-like" in the case of primary neuroblastoma, but it is usually obvious in ganglioneuroma and metastatic disease. The presence of calcifications differentiates neurogenic tumors from other posterior mediastinal tumors of childhood. They are common in primary and rare in secondary disease. Rib erosions and displacement are striking in neuroblastoma (after a few months of age), more subtle in ganglioneuroma, and absent with secondary involvement. In 3 out of 7 posterior mediastinal neuroblastomas the diagnosis and treatment were delayed, as the adjacent rib changes were not appreciated for some time. "Dumbbell" shaped tumors are usually associated with vertebral changes and myelography is indicated even in the absence of neurologic deficit. Thoracic deformity and disability subsequent to laminectomy, radiation therapy, or both, are present in all survivors.     

Infrahyoid spread of deep neck abscess: anatomical consideration

The aim of this study was to determine the pathway of infrahyoid extension of the oropharyngeal abscess considering the anatomy of the fascial spaces by cross-sectional imaging. CT scans and MR images were retrospectively reviewed in ten patients with known infrahyoid extension of oropharyngeal abscesses (eight with acute tonsillitis, two with acute phlegmonous oropharyngitis). In seven of eight patients tonsillar abscesses descended along the deep cervical fascia converging on the hyoid bone and further accumulated in the anterior cervical space through which extension to the mediastinum took place in four patients. In seven patients the abscesses involved the retropharyngeal space at the infrahyoid neck. In two of these seven patients the abscesses directly extended down into the upper mediastinum through the retropharyngeal space. In one patients of the seven mediastinal spread of an abscess occurred through the posterior cervical space, not through the retropharyngeal space. Cross-sectional imaging is valuable in the evaluation of deep neck abscesses and the pathway of spread. The anterior cervical space in the infrahyoid neck is important for mediastinal extension of pharyngeal abscesses. Received: 10 April 1997; Revision received 23 October 1997; Accepted 12 January 1998     

A Rare Case of Giant Mediastinal Ganglioneuroma in A 3-year-old

Ganglioneuroma is a rare, differentiated, and benign neurogenic tumor that could grow into a huge size with minimal or no symptoms at all. Ganglioneuroma is typically found in older children or adults and is commonly detected within the posterior mediastinum (other than retroperitoneal). Here, we present a case of a 3-year-old patient with shortness of breath, and radiological examination showed a giant mediastinal tumor which proved to be a ganglioneuroma after histopathological examination. This study highlights the possibility of ganglioneuroma occurring in younger children and the role of imaging in assessing ganglioneuroma as a posterior mediastinal tumor.     

CT evaluation of posterior mediastinal teratoma

Plain radiography and CT features of a posterior mediastinal teratoma are presented. Computed tomography confirmed the posterior mediastinal origin of this mass, added information about its content, and revealed apparent sparing of the surrounding structures, thus playing an important role in surgical planning.     

Posterior mediastinal epithelioid leiomyosarcoma: Case report and literature review

Epithelioid type leiomyosarcoma is rarely encountered outside of the abdomen or uterus. We present a case of posterior mediastinal leiomyosarcoma in a 45-year-old male with back pain and bilateral lower extremity weakness. Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the thoracic spine revealed a heterogeneous posterior mediastinal soft tissue mass infiltrating the vertebral body and epidural space with resultant spinal cord compression and edema. Positron Emission Tomography showed no evidence of distant metastatic spread. Histopathological characterization revealed epithelial type leiomyosarcoma. Despite multiple subtotal resections, radiotherapy, and salvage chemotherapy with successful restoration of the patient''s neurological function, the tumor burden remained significant. The patient was subsequently lost to follow up and the clinical outcome remains unknown. To our knowledge this is the first reported case of epithelioid type posterior mediastinal leiomyosarcoma presenting with spinal cord compression and edema.     

经胸超声心动图对纵隔占位性病变的诊断价值

目的探讨纵隔占位性病变的超声特点,以提高早期诊断率。方法回顾性分析我院经胸超声心动图(TTE)检出并经病理或临床结合CT证实的纵隔占位性病变7例,扫查心脏左室长轴、胸骨上窝、剑下切面,重点观察心包周围、升主动动脉前方区域、降主动脉两侧和心脏后方。结果7例中,前纵隔占位4例;3例为囊性占位,分别为皮样囊肿、胸腺囊肿和肺癌并包裹性纵隔胸膜积液;胸腺囊肿及皮样囊肿均边界清,内部透声好。肺癌并包裹性胸腔积液形态欠规则,后壁可见松软低回声物质积聚。实性占位1例,为胸内甲状腺肿,边界清,呈实性不均质回声。后纵隔占位3例,其中神经纤维瘤1例,肝癌、肺癌并后纵隔转移各1例。神经纤维瘤呈中等回声的实质性团块,边界清晰,其内回声欠均匀;肝癌、肺癌并后纵隔转移边缘不规则,呈实性不均质团块回声。结论根据TTE检查切面的特点,结合纵隔占位的图像特征,提高TTE医师对纵隔内占位性病变的扫查意识,有助于纵隔内占位性病变的早期诊断和治疗方案的制定。     

Giant cell tumor of bone with selective metastases to mediastinal lymph nodes

We report an unusual case of a recurrent giant cell tumor of the patella which presented with metastatic disease to the posterior mediastinal lymph nodes with no evidence of pulmonary metastases. The patient underwent chemotherapy with subsequent successful removal of the mediastinal mass. A review of the reported cases of mediastinal giant cell tumor metastases is provided.     

Posterior mediastinal teratoma presenting as an abdominal mass in a child: A case report

We report the case of a 2.5-year-old child admitted for abdominal distension, whose imaging revealed a large posterior mediastinal cystic mass, with a tissue component, a calcification, and a minimal fat component. The ultrasound- guided biopsy led to the diagnosis of a benign extragonadal germ cell tumor, also called mature teratoma or dermoid cyst, whose mediastinal localization is rare, often localized in the anterior mediastinum, and rarely in the posterior mediastinum. The mainstay of treatment is complete surgical excision.     

Posterior mediastinal dumbbell ganglioneuroma with fatty replacement

We report a case of a posterior mediastinal dumbbell ganglioneuroma with fatty replacement on CT and MRI. Most dumbbell tumours are neurogenic in origin. Fatty replacement of non-lipomatous malignancies is rare. This report suggests that a ganglioneuroma with fatty replacement should be added to the differential diagnosis of fat-containing posterior mediastinal tumours.     

Sacrococcygeal chordoma: MR imaging in 30 patients

Objective To evaluate MR imaging of sacrococcygeal chordoma.Design and patients Thirty patients (age range 22–80 years) underwent MR imaging for the diagnosis and preoperative evaluation of sacrococcygeal chordomas. Eight patients had follow-up MR examination after treatment. The MR images were performed with T1- and T2-weighted imaging, and gadolinium (Gd)-enhanced imaging. The MR images were analyzed for the signal intensity, enhancing pattern, tumor size, growth pattern of the soft tissue component, and tumor extension.Results and conclusions T1-weighted images showed low signal masses with foci of high signal intensity in 73% of cases. Tumors enhanced in a variety of patterns after the administration of Gd. Soft tissue masses extending anteriorly were seen in all cases with posterior extension in 77% of cases. The posterior masses involved the surrounding muscles and extended toward the greater sciatic notch, appearing with pseudopodia (87%). Sacroiliac joints were involved in 23% of cases. Four lesions showed intraspinal extension and involvement of the posterior spinal muscles above the level of bony involvement. In 6 patients recurrent tumors were found at or around the surgical margin of the tumor 6 months to 5 years after resection of the sacral tumor. In two of the patients, nodular metastases to the pelvic bones and femur were found 1–4 years after initial examination. In conclusion, MR imaging is useful in the diagnosis and preoperative assessment of sacrococcygeal chordoma. Characteristic findings included sacral mass with heterogeneously high signal intensity with crisscrossing septa on long-repetition-time imaging, well-encapsulated pseudopodia-like or lobulated appearance, and gluteal muscle infiltration. Follow-up MR imaging is helpful to assess for recurrent or metastatic lesions of chordomas.This paper was presented at the International Skeletal Society 27th Annual meeting, Barcelona, Spain, August 2000.     

纵隔肿块的超声诊断价值

目的　评价超声对纵隔肿块的检查及其声像图特征在诊断中的意义。方法　对 3 2例纵隔肿块进行超声检查 ,并结合胸部X线片及CT资料进行综合分析诊断。结果　在合适声窗的介导下 ,能清楚探查纵隔不同部位肿块的物理性质 ,其中 18例前纵隔肿块中 :囊性 3例 ,实性 10例 ,混合性 5例 ;9例纵隔肿块中 :囊性 6例 ,实性 3例 ;5例后纵隔肿块中 :实性 4例 ,混合性 1例。其回声特点呈均质或不均质 ,回声强度不等。并可显示有些肿块的并发征象及与邻近脏器的关系等。结论　应用超声对纵隔肿块的检查 ,可获取病灶内部及周围的丰富信息 ,对临床诊断治疗提供可靠的依据     

儿童纵隔神经母细胞瘤的影像学诊断

目的　探讨儿童纵隔神经母细胞瘤的影像学诊断价值及限度。方法　回顾性分析经手术、病理证实的 8例纵隔神经母细胞瘤的X线平片、B超及CT检查的影像学特征 ,比较它们的作用及限度。结果　X线平片 7例见后纵隔包块 ,提示神经源性肿瘤可能 ;B超 8例均可见纵隔包块 ,6例显示包块内血流丰富 ;CT检查均可见类圆形软组织包块 ,6例见密度混杂 ,内有团片状钙化影。结论　X线平片适于初步的定位诊断 ;B超更适合配合不佳儿童的初步检查 ,并可显示瘤内血供特征 ;CT则为最佳方法 ,不仅可作倾向性定性诊断 ,而且可显示与周围组织的解剖关系。     

Neurenteric cyst of the posterior mediastinum

We report a case of a large posterior mediastinal neurenteric cyst in a neonate demonstrated by chest radiographs, barium swallow examination, ultrasonography and CT of the thorax. All the investigations revealed a large posterior mediastinal cystic mass with vertebral anomalies in the form of scoliosis and hemivertebra. The cyst was completely excised by a right posterolateral thoracotomy and biopsy showed the features of a neurenteric cyst. The rarity of the lesion prompted us to report this case.     

Pancreatico-mediastinal fistula with a mediastinal mass lesion demonstrated by MR imaging

Internal pancreatic fistulas are uncommon but well-recognized complications of inflammatory pancreatic disease. A case of a pancreatico-mediastinal fistula with a mediastinal mass lesion in a patient with a documented history of chronic alcohol consumption and previous episodes of acute pancreatitis is described. Since the clinical symptomatology was dominated by pulmonary complaints, magnetic resonance (MR) imaging using a breathhold coronal T2-weighted sequence with spectral fat saturation was essential in clarifying this difficult and rare pathology. Furthermore, the depiction of a fistulous tract between a mediastinal mass lesion and the retroperitoneum posterior to the pancreas, i.e., a pancreatico-mediastinal fistula by MR imaging has not been previously reported, to the best of our knowledge.