Possible Causes for mediastinal lymphadenopathy Carcinoma of the Lung Thoracic mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Pleural right effusion in moderate quantity Figure 2. First CT, second image. [medichub.ro] Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Computed tomography showed multiple nodules in the lungs and liver, associated with mediastinal and para-aortic lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] […] large B-cell lymphoma (PMBCL), typically presenting with mediastinal lymphadenopathy and displaying some molecular genetic similarities to Hodgkin lymphoma. 3 – 6 A small [doi.org] […] with an expression profile similar to normal germinal center B cells (GCB subtype), one mimicking activated peripheral-blood B cells (ABC subtype), and a third, primary mediastinal [doi.org] Ewing Sarcoma Chest CT showed no signs of lungs metastasis or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [numonthly.com] Multicentric Castleman's Disease He exhibited an accelerated erythrosedimentation rate, polyclonal hypergammaglobulinemia, and multiple cervical and thoracic mediastinal lymphadenopathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] axillary (large armpit lymph nodes) Lymphadenopathy, mediastinal Lymphoid hyperplasia Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal lymphadenopathy (large center chest lymph nodes [icd9data.com] lymphadenopathy. [2] The disease has been classified on clinical profile as localized or multicentric Castleman's disease (MCD) and on pathological findings as a hyaline [lungindia.com] Childhood Hodgkin Lymphoma Hodgkin's disease, also known as Hodgkin lymphoma is a type of malignant lymphoma, representing approximately 7 percent of childhood cancers. It is seldom found in infants, but more frequent in the 15- to 19-year-old group. The malignant clone, the Reed-Sternberg cell confers unique behavior to this type of[…] [symptoma.com] Precursor-Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia CT of the chest and abdomen should be done to detect mediastinal masses and lymphadenopathy and may also detect hepatosplenomegaly. [msdmanuals.com] Bulky lymphadenopathy, mediastinal involvement, and high white blood cell counts appear to be more common in younger patients than in older ones. 3 Elderly patients are more [hematologyandoncology.net] Symptoms related to a large mediastinal mass (eg, shortness of breath), particularly with T-cell lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma (T-ALL) Bone pain (can be severe and often [emedicine.com] Mediastinoscopy Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration prevents mediastinoscopies in the diagnosis of isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy: a prospective trial Navani [crd.york.ac.uk] Janes, SM ; view all (2012) Endobronchial Ultrasound-guided Transbronchial Needle Aspiration Prevents Mediastinoscopies in the Diagnosis of Isolated Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy [discovery.ucl.ac.uk] You are here Home Archive Volume 66, Issue Suppl 4 S56 EBUS-TBNA prevents mediastinoscopies in patients with isolated mediastinal lymphadenopathy: A prospective clinical trial [thorax.bmj.com] Whipple Disease Patient 4 was a 52-year-old white man in whom arthralgias, arthritis, and mesenteric and mediastinal lymphadenopathy developed. [doi.org] Pulmonary involvement - pleural effusion, mediastinal widening (due to lymphadenopathy). [patient.info] Mediastinal Mass There was no evidence of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The patient presented to the interventional suite for biopsy. [acc.org] Performance of EUS-FNA for mediastinal lymphadenopathy: impact on patient management and costs in low-volume EUS centers. Surg Endosc. 2010;24(9):2260-7. [imagingpathways.health.wa.gov.au] A CT of the chest with intravenous contrast to evaluate the mass showed a right side anterior mediastinal mass measuring 5.8 x 6.3 x 5.4 cm. [acc.org] Mediastinal Neoplasm See also [ edit ] Mediastinal lymphadenopathy References [ edit ] "Mediastinal tumor: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia". medlineplus.gov. [en.wikipedia.org] A large minority of patients with a mediastinal teratoma (including dermoid cyst ) will cough up hair. [10] For a differential diagnosis, the key is to exclude aneurism. [en.wikipedia.org] Chylothorax In conclusion, TB-chylothorax may develop without obvious mediastinal lymphadenopathy and be associated with tubercular empyema alone. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Intestinal lymphangiectasia, Lymphangiomyomatosis) Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Chylous ascites (e.g. cirrhosis, pancreatitis, other causes of chylothorax affecting abdominal [litfl.com] Chylothorax developed in the absence of any mediastinal lymphadenopathy in 45.9% (17/37) of the patients; 13.5% (5/37) had isolated tubercular empyema alone. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mediastinal Metastasis Metastatic meningioma: a rare cause of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [casereports.bmj.com] Lymphomas can also present as necrotic mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [lungindia.com] […] bilateral hilar lymphadenopathy calcified mediastinal nodes Promoted articles (advertising) [radiopaedia.org] Anthracosis Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is a common presentation of diverse granulomatous, malignant and infectious conditions like tuberculosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A 66-year-old woman was admitted to our clinic with the symptoms of dry cough, hoarseness, malaise, anorexia, night sweats and with the multiple mediastinal lymphadenopathy [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] RUL consolidation and non-specific mediastinal lymphadenopathy were noted in the chest CT during the patient's 3-month follow-up. [casereports.bmj.com] Esophageal Tuberculosis We report a patient with dysphagia who proved to have esophageal narrowing, mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and intramural pseudodiverticulosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Esophageal tuberculosis secondary to tuberculous mediastinal lymphadenopathy is a very unusual presentation of adult tuberculosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Fourteen patients showed mediastinal lymphadenopathy on CT of the chest. In all these patients, more than one group of lymph nodes was involved. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Sarcoidosis Subsequent radiographic appearances showed almost complete regression of mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] High-resolution CT of the thorax showed mediastinal lymphadenopathy and diffuse perilymphatic nodular opacities consistent with sarcoidosis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] lymphadenopathies and local pleural thickening. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Pulmonary Consolidation Thoracic computed tomography (CT) showed a massive pulmonary consolidation in the right lower lobe, multiple mediastinal lymphadenopathy, and pleural effusion in a 41-year-old [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mediastinal lymphadenopathy and pleural effusions are rare (Figures 11, 12 ). [jbsr.be] Cavitation and mediastinal lymphadenopathy are rare in nonclassic NTMB [ 18 ]. Figure 11 Non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection. [jbsr.be] Bronchogenic Carcinoma CONCLUSIONS: TBNA is a clinically useful, cost-effective technique in patients with BC and mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathies. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] CXR (PA and possibly lateral)—location of lesion, pleural involvement, pleural effusion, rib destruction, intrathoracic metastases, mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [slideshare.net] lymphadenopathies on thoracic CT. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Mediastinal Disease mediastinal hemorrhage mediastinitis lobulated mediastinal lymphadenopathy thymic mass germ cell neoplasm mediastinal vascular abnormality mediastinal neurofibromatosis Finally [radiopaedia.org] These masses may develop into cancer Middle mediastinal masses include: Bronchogenic cysts: A fluid-filled cyst from the respiratory system Lymphadenopathy mediastinal: Disease [utswmedicine.org] Of all cancers involving the same class of blood cell, 2% of cases are mediastinal large B cell lymphomas. [9] See also [ edit ] Mediastinal lymphadenopathy References [ edit [en.wikipedia.org] Sarcoidosis A diagnosis of sarcoidosis made on the basis of hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy in chest CT scan was confirmed through testicular and epididymal biopsy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Bilateral supraclavicular, hilar, and mediastinal lymphadenopathy was diagnosed in a CT scan. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Sarcoidosis is a granulomatous disease that most frequently affects the lungs with pulmonary infiltrates and/or bilateral hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Middle Lobe Syndrome Hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathies were assessed on CT and MR images. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Panel A: PA chest x-ray showing calcified mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [swjpcc.com] Investigation CT Chest right middle lobe bronchial thickening with distal collapse hilar mediastinal lymphadenopathy with suspicion of malignancy 7. [slideshare.net] Pulmonary Lymphoma Eleven patients had disease confined to the pulmonary parenchyma, and 7 had parenchymal disease as well as mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] lymphadenopathy See also pulmonary pseudolymphoma : benign inflammatory lymphocytic infiltrate of the lungs pulmonary lymphoproliferative diseases [radiopaedia.org] CT thorax showed a mass lesion measuring approximately 8x6x5 cms involving right upper lobe and middle lobe with mediastinal lymphadenopathy [Fig.2]. [casereports.in] Transient Sarcoidosis lymphadenopathy, pulmonary infiltration, ocular and skin lesions or some combination of these findings [ 1 ]. [omicsonline.org] A high-resolution CT is more sensitive for detecting hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy and parenchymal abnormalities. [merckmanuals.com] When the acute polyarthritis manifests as periarticular ankle inflammation in combination with erythema nodosum and mediastinal lymphadenopathy, the term Lofgren syndrome [en.wikibooks.org] Lymph Node Hyperplasia CT scans showed mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Lymph node biopsy was consistent with the plasmacytic variant of Castleman's disease. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Abstract Angiofollicular lymph node hyperplasia (AFLNH) is a condition of uncertain aetiology usually presenting with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] axillary (large armpit lymph nodes) Lymphadenopathy, mediastinal Lymphoid hyperplasia Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal lymphadenopathy (large center chest lymph nodes [icd9data.com] Granulomatous Lung Disease Biopsy of the nodular chest lesions or mediastinal lymphadenopathies were performed in 8 patients, and revealed typical rheumatoid nodules in 4 cases and noncaseating granulomatous [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] A CT scan with contrast was performed to evaluate for mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [journals.lww.com] A chest X-ray was clear and computed tomography (CT) revealed a small amount of pleural effusion in addition to lymphadenopathy in bilateral cervical, mediastinal and peritoneal [jmedicalcasereports.biomedcentral.com] Hemangiomatosis lymphadenopathy.”) [phassociation.org] However, there was no prominent interlobular septal thickening, pleural effusion, or mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [ahajournals.org] […] which are hazy spots in the airspaces of the lungs; (2) thickened lines in the lungs called “septal lines”; and (3) abnormally large lymph nodes in the mediastinum (called “mediastinal [phassociation.org] Mediastinopericarditis Mediastinal lymphadenopathy and thickened pericardium was found on thoracic CT. This suggested pericarditis due to infection or malignant disease. PPD test was positive. [webview.isho.jp] Posterior mediastinal tumors include: Lymphadenopathy mediastinal - disease of the lymph nodes. [cedars-sinai.edu] These masses may develop into cancer Middle mediastinal masses include: Bronchogenic cysts: A fluid-filled cyst from the respiratory system Lymphadenopathy mediastinal: Disease [utswmedicine.org] Castleman Disease Affected patients usually present with mediastinal lymphadenopathy; sometimes other groups of lymph nodes are involved, with or without associated systemic manifestations. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] axillary (large armpit lymph nodes) Lymphadenopathy, mediastinal Lymphoid hyperplasia Mediastinal lymphadenopathy Mediastinal lymphadenopathy (large center chest lymph nodes [icd9data.com] CT For mediastinal lesions: CT chest commonly seen as a solitary mediastinal mass, infiltrative mass, multiple lymph nodes or rarely as matted lymphadenopathy (with or without [radiopaedia.org] Pulmonary Cavitary Tuberculosis The presence of hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy may distinguish primary from postprimary tuberculosis, because lymphadenopathy is conspicuously absent in postprimary [emedicine.medscape.com] Mediastinal lymphadenopathy and pleural effusions are rare (Figures 11, 12 ). [jbsr.be] In active pulmonary TB, infiltrates or consolidations and/or cavities are often seen in the upper lungs with or without mediastinal or hilar lymphadenopathy. [1] However, [en.wikipedia.org] Sarcoma of the Lung Small volume mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Biopsy Report A mass formed of spindle shaped cells surrounding cleft like spaces situated in the lung. [radiopaedia.org] Hilar or mediastinal lymphadenopathy is reported in 10-16% of patients, although it is rarely bulky and is often not appreciated radiographically. [emedicine.medscape.com] Hepatic Sarcoidosis In addition there was fever, itching, splenomegaly and abdominal lymphadenopathy in some. CT scan revealed mediastinal lymphadenopathy in all. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov] Chest computed tomography (CT) showed hilar and mediastinal lymphadenopathy. [acgcasereports.gi.org] In addition, the patient's positive Mantoux test and mediastinal lymphadenopathy set Tb in terms of differential diagnosis. [casesjournal.biomedcentral.com]
