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December 27, 2022MediastinumOpen Access

Imaging modalities (MRI, CT, PET/CT), indications, differential diagnosis and imaging characteristics of cystic mediastinal masses: a review

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Why the study?

Cystic mediastinal masses have traditionally represented a diagnostic dilemma, with differentiation of malignant masses posing a particular concern.

Design

Case-based review

Authors

ASAmar ShahMayo Clinic in ArizonaCRCarlos A. RojasBradford Royal Infirmary

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Implication

Diagnostic dilemmas persist for cystic mediastinal masses; review leaves open optimal modality selection.

Structured PICO

P
Population
Patients with cystic mediastinal masses
I
Intervention
Imaging modalities (MRI, CT, PET/CT, ultrasound)
O
Outcome
Diagnostic characteristics and differential diagnosis of cystic mediastinal masses

This review provides a framework for categorizing and diagnosing cystic mediastinal masses using various imaging modalities, particularly highlighting the complementary roles of CT and MRI.

Cite This Study

Shah et al. (2022) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a893cfeb4e829b19bd43aa1https://doi.org/10.21037/med-22-31
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