Mediastinal Tumours are growths that form in the mediastinal. This is an area in the middle of the chest that separates the lungs.
Mediastinal Tumours are relatively uncommon. They tend to be more common in young and middle-aged adults, but they may affect people of all ages.
Most surgically removed Mediastinal Tumors have a favorable outcome. The kind of Tumours, the stage, and the surgical margins status dictate the ultimate outcome. Non-surgical tumors like lymphomas also respond readily to chemotherapy.
Mediastinal Tumors are rare but, due to their location, can be serious. The location and type of Mediastinal Tumours vary according the age of the patient.
Mediastinal Tumour Cancer signs and symptoms may include :
- Wheezing
- Fever
- Cough
- Chest Pain or Fullness
- Hoarseness
- Weight Loss
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Mediastinal Tumors develop in one of three areas of the mediastinum :
- Anterior (front) Mediastinal Tumors
- Middle Mediastinal Tumors
- Posterior (back) Mediastinal Tumors
To confirm the diagnosis of a Mediastinal Tumors tests for You :
- Chest x-ray
- Computed Tomography (CT) scan or a CT-guided biopsy of the chest.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the chest.
Treatment :
Mediastinal Tumors may be treated with surgery, chemotherapy and radiation or a combination of these options. The treatment will depend on the type of tumor, location and the overall health of the patient
