Mediastinal Tumors - A Comprehensive 3 Year Analysis in a Tertiary Care Center

Dr. Deepti Ramakrishnan; Dr. Lekha .K. Nair; Dr. Joy Augustine; Dr. Govind.R.Pisharody

Volume : VII, Issue : I, January - 2018

Mediastinal Tumors - A Comprehensive 3 Year Analysis in a Tertiary Care Center

Dr. Deepti Ramakrishnan, Dr. Lekha . K. Nair, Dr. Joy Augustine, Dr. Govind. R. Pisharody

Abstract :

Mediastinal lesions are difficult to diagnose and treat. Most of these lesions show similar radiographic appearances. Explorative techniques and histopathological examinations often with immunohistochemical studies are essential for final diagnosis. In our study we analyzed a total of 28 cases over a period of three years. the maximum number of cases fell in the age group above 60 yrs. Males were most commonly affected with Non Hodgkin lymphoma being the most common tumour in our study . Anterior mediastinum was most commonly involved