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International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group Model of Mediastinal Compartments.

International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group Model of Mediastinal Compartments.

Authors :
Carter BW
Source :
Radiologic clinics of North America [Radiol Clin North Am] 2021 Mar; Vol. 59 (2), pp. 149-153.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Numerous systems have been created to divide the mediastinum into specific compartments for the purposes of generating a focused differential diagnosis for masses and other abnormalities identified on imaging, planning for biopsies and surgical interventions, and facilitating communication between health care professionals in a multidisciplinary setting. Most have focused on imaging and are based on arbitrary landmarks delineated on the lateral chest radiograph. The International Thymic Malignancy Interest Group has developed a classification system based on cross-sectional imaging, defining specific prevascular, visceral, and paravertebral compartments, that has been accepted as a new standard and is the topic of this review.<br />Competing Interests: Disclosure Nothing to disclose for all authors.<br /> (Copyright © 2020 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1557-8275
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Radiologic clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
33551077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rcl.2020.11.007