middle

Last reviewed 01/2018

The differential diagnosis of a middle mediastinal mass includes:

Lymph node enlargement:

  • lymphoma
  • leukaemia
  • sarcoidosis
  • metastatic carcinoma
  • infections:
    • fungal
    • tuberculosis
    • infective mononucleosis

Masses related to the airway:

  • bronchogenic cyst
  • primary tracheal neoplasm

Dilatation of blood vessels:

  • pulmonary artery
  • aorta or its branches
  • major mediastinal veins