posterior
Last reviewed 01/2018
The differential diagnosis of a posterior mediastinal mass includes:
Masses related to the spinal cord:
- neurogenic neoplasms:
- neuroblastoma
- neurosarcoma
- neurofibroma
- meningocoele
Gastointestinal:
- hernia through foramen of Bochdalek
- primary lesions of the oesophagus:
- neoplasm
- diverticulum
- megaoesophagus
- achalasia
- hiatus hernia
Disorders of the thoracic spine:
- neoplasms
- infectious spondylitis
- fracture with haematoma
Various cysts:
- neurenteric
- gastroenteric
- thoracic duct