Anterior mediastinum includes the thymus and other structures anterior to the pericardium.
Middle mediastinum contains the heart, great vesse...
Close monitoring of cardiorespiratory status
With cardiorespiratory compromise, avoid positive-pressure ventilation, if feasible.
Definitive therapy will be based on the diagno...
Admission criteria
All patients with significant mass, until cardiopulmonary risk defined
All patients with evidence of significant airway or...
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786.6 Swelling, mass, or lump in chest
748.8 Other specified anomalies of respiratory system
212.5 Benign neoplasm of mediastinum
164.9 Malignant neoplasm of mediastinum, part unspecified
748.4 ...
Q: What should be done if the child is asymptomatic and a mediastinal mass is an incidental finding on chest radiograph?
A: Careful history and physical exam with specific attention to pulmonary, c...
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