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Throat tension
Blood in phlegm
Lymph swollen
Shortness of breath
Tightness in the throat
Bloody mucus
Difficulty breathing
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What is Mediastinal Tumor?
A growth that forms in the chest area separating the lungs. This area, known as the mediastinum, is surrounded by the breastbone in front, the spine in back, and the lungs on each side. There are several different kinds of tumors that characteristically grow in the front, middle or back of the mediastinum. Workup usually involves CT scans but depends on location and suspected tumor type with ultimate diagnosis via biopsy.
Typical Symptoms of Mediastinal Tumor
- Producing phlegm that contains blood
- Swollen lymph nodes or lumps in the neck, armpits, groin, or behind the ears
- Pressure and tightness in my throat
- Hoarse or husky voice
- Sensation of pressure in the chest
- Cough
- Difficulty breathing
- Left-sided chest pain
Diagnostic Questions for Mediastinal Tumor
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
- Are you producing phlegm that contains blood?
- Do you have any swollen lymph nodes or lumps in your neck, armpits, groin, or behind your ears?
- Do you feel pressure or tightness in your throat?
- Do you have a hoarse or husky voice?
- Do you feel pressure over your chest?
Treatment of Mediastinal Tumor
Treatment for mediastinal tumors depends on the tumor type and location. Options include surgical resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Reviewed By:
Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
Board certified radiation oncologist with over 30 years experience treating cancer patients. Senior physician advisor for expert medical options in adult oncology. Published award-winning essayist on medical and health issues and more.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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