Key result
Computed tomography assessment of a pointed contour and its positional dependence provides diagnostic utility in establishing the cystic nature of benign mediastinal masses.
Why the study?
What are the diagnostic CT features of benign mediastinal cysts?
Population
3 patients with benign mediastinal cysts (1 bronchogenic cyst, 2 pericardial cysts)
Design
Case_series
Authors
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Pointed contour and positional CT changes may suggest cystic mediastinal masses; hypothesis-generating and leaves open prospective validation.
What are the diagnostic CT features of benign mediastinal cysts?
CT features such as a pointed contour and position-dependent contour changes can help diagnose benign mediastinal cysts.
Demos et al. (1989) studied this question. Computed tomography assessment of a pointed contour and its positional dependence provides diagnostic utility in establishing the cystic nature of benign mediastinal masses.
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