mediastinum
મિડીયાસ્ટિનમ
definition
noun
The tumor, which is often but not always associated with cystic lung lesions, may arise in pulmonary parenchyma, the mediastinum , and pleura.
a membranous partition between two body cavities or two parts of an organ, especially that between the lungs.
example
On the lateral radiograph there appeared to be herniation of the left lung through the anterior 'mediastinum' .
The left main bronchus was exposed at the posterior 'mediastinum' and separated from connective tissue.
A peritoneal sac protrudes through the hiatus into the 'mediastinum' next to the esophagus.
The most common sites of tumor metastases are the lymph nodes in the 'mediastinum' .
The tumor, which is often but not always associated with cystic lung lesions, may arise in pulmonary parenchyma, the 'mediastinum' , and pleura.
A single enlarged anterior 'mediastinal' lymph node was also identified.
Two patients presented with masses in the upper lobe of the right lung, simulating posterior 'mediastinal' tumors.
In addition, she had a 'mediastinal' lymph node dissection.
One patient had extensive cervical, posterior 'mediastinal' , and abdominal lymphadenopathy.
All men with 'mediastinal' lung masses require a careful testicular examination.
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