Mediastinal Tumor Quiz
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Robin Schoenthaler, MD (Oncology)
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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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A feeling of a lump in the throat
Something is stuck in the throat
Swollen lymph nodes above collar bone
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Shortness of breath when lying down
Swollen armpit
Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
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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
Blood in saliva
Sensation that something is stuck in my throat
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Feeling breathless
Left-sided chest pain
Fever
Hoarse voice lasting more than 3 weeks
Bouts of violent coughing
Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Mediastinal Tumor
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:
Is there blood in your phlegm?
Do you feel a lump or pressure in your throat?
Are your lymph nodes swollen and enlarged?
Are you having difficulty breathing?
Do you have pain on the left side of your chest?
Treatmentof Mediastinal Tumor
Treatment for mediastinal tumors depends on the tumor type and location. Options include surgical resection, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
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References
Jilani, T. N., Killeen, R. B., & Siddiqui, A. H. (2023). Mediastinal Cancer. In StatPearls https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513231/. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing. Retrieved February 21, 2023, from https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK513231/
Mediastinal Tumors (Neoplasms) - healthline
https://www.healthline.com/health/mediastinal-tumor
Mediastinal Tumors - The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
https://ctsurgerypatients.org/lung-esophageal-and-other-chest-diseases/mediastinal-tumors
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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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