What are the symptoms of Mediastinal Tumor?

Symptoms of Mediastinal Tumor are: (1) Blood in saliva. (2) Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears. (3) Sensation that something is stuck in my throat. (4) Feeling breathless. (5) Left-sided chest pain. (6) Hoarse voice lasting more than 3 weeks. (7) Fever. (8) Bouts of violent coughing. (9) Right sided chest pain. (10) Pain in the arms and/or legs

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A feeling of a lump in the throat
Swollen lymph nodes above collar bone
Something is stuck in the throat
Swollen armpit
Shortness of breath when lying down
Swollen lymph nodes continue to grow larger
Pressure in the throat
It moves when I touch the lump
Breathing out is easy but breathing in is difficult
Multiple lymph nodes swollen in my groin
Lymph nodes in the groin are swollen
Wake up in the middle of the night with shortness of breath
Swollen lymph nodes
Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit
Feeling that I am suffocating and will die from the breathlessness

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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
Swollen lymph nodes, usually small swellings at the neck, armpits, groin and behind the ears
Sensation that something is stuck in my throat
Feeling breathless
Left-sided chest pain
Hoarse voice lasting more than 3 weeks
Fever
Bouts of violent coughing

Diagnostic Questions for Mediastinal Tumor

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

Is there blood in your phlegm?
Are your lymph nodes swollen and enlarged?
Do you feel a lump or pressure in your throat?
Are you having difficulty breathing?
Do you have pain on the left side of 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.

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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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