10 Questions
What characteristic displacement do substernal goiters show in relation to the trachea?
Above the aortic arch
What is the most frequently encountered anterior mediastinal mass in everyday practice?
Substernal thyroid masses
Which imaging modality is most important and recommended for characterizing substernal thyroid masses?
CT of the chest
What is the most common cause of a mediastinal mass overall?
Lymphadenopathy
Which condition is a malignancy of the lymph nodes and often presents with painless, enlarged lymph nodes in the neck?
Hodgkin disease
What are the lateral margins that define the area of the mediastinum?
Medial borders of each lung
How many compartments can the mediastinum be arbitrarily subdivided into?
Three
Why is it often impossible to determine which compartment a mediastinal mass originated from when it becomes quite large?
There are no true anatomic boundaries between the compartments
What kind of radiographs are more accurate in determining the location and nature of a mediastinal mass than conventional radiographs?
Computed tomography (CT) scans
What is the compartment that extends from the back of the sternum to the anterior border of the heart and great vessels?
Anterior compartment
Test your knowledge about the anatomy and compartments of the mediastinum, including the anterior, middle, and posterior compartments. Explore the diseases associated with each compartment and their clinical significance.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
