Mediastinal Masses and Hilar Disorders
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Which of the following is a sign of mediastinal mass on a chest X-ray?

  • Presence of air bronchograms
  • Blurred margin
  • Sharp margin (correct)
  • Concave margin
  • What is a frequent cause of a superior mediastinal mass?

  • Neurogenic tumors
  • Lymphadenopathy
  • Aneurysms of the aorta
  • Intrathoracic thyroid masses (goiters) (correct)
  • Which structure is part of each hilar complex as seen on chest radiographs?

  • Esophagus
  • Pulmonary alveoli
  • Proximal pulmonary arteries (correct)
  • Pleural cavity
  • What is a common cause of posterior mediastinal mass?

    <p>Neurogenic tumors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of tumor is confined to the anterior mediastinum?

    <p>Dermoid cysts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a frequent cause of an intrathoracic superior mediastinal mass?

    <p>Intrathoracic thyroid masses (goiters)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic sign of mediastinal mass on a chest X-ray?

    <p>Sharp margin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common visible deformity associated with neurogenic tumors, the commonest cause of posterior mediastinal mass?

    <p>Deformity of adjacent ribs and thoracic spine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is part of each hilar complex as seen on chest radiographs?

    <p>Pulmonary veins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition is often associated with hiatus hernia as observed on chest radiographs?

    <p>Fluid-filled mass</p> Signup and view all the answers

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