| Percutaneous fine needle aspiration in the diagnosis and management of mediastinal cysts in adults. | |
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PMID: 3175728 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Management of asymptomatic mediastinal cysts in adults is controversial. In the past, these cysts were excised primarily to establish a diagnosis. Presently, computerized tomography (CT) of the chest can diagnose the majority of mediastinal cysts, based on their smooth contour and low density; however, CT diagnosis of a mediastinal cyst based on density can be erroneous. In six patients, we established the diagnosis of mediastinal cyst by percutaneous needle biopsy (PNB) without complication. In four of the patients, PNB was done as an outpatient procedure. Follow-up in five patients ranged from three months to three years, with no increase in the size of the cyst; in the sixth patient, surgical excision showed a hygroma. Thus, diagnosis of a mediastinal cyst can be safely confirmed by PNB. We suggest that these asymptomatic patients can be followed up without the need for surgical excision. |
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Authors:
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P H Nath; C Sanders; H C Holley; R B McElvein |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Southern medical journal Volume: 81 ISSN: 0038-4348 ISO Abbreviation: South. Med. J. Publication Date: 1988 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1988-11-10 Completed Date: 1988-11-10 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0404522 Medline TA: South Med J Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1225-8 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, University of Alabama, Birmingham School of Medicine. |
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Adult Aged Biopsy, Needle* Evaluation Studies as Topic Female Follow-Up Studies Humans Male Mediastinal Cyst / pathology*, radiography, surgery Mediastinum / pathology* Middle Aged Tomography, X-Ray Computed |
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