Background: This study aims to introduce an optimized method named "non-grasping en bloc mediastinal lymph node dissection (MLND)" through video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS). Methods: Between ...

Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is the swelling of the lymph nodes in the chest cavity. It is a symptom of various conditions and can be benign or malignant. Mediastinal lymphadenopathy is a condition ...

Scientists found two previously overlooked clues in the health records of 131 children and teens with chest masses. Patients with enlarged lymph nodes in the neck and low levels of certain white blood ...

Usually, swollen chest lymph nodes are too deep in the chest for a person to feel them. Any swollen lymph nodes in the chest appear on imaging scans. Swelling can indicate an underlying condition.

Endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS–TBNA) is performed to investigate mediastinal masses, predominantly in the context of staging of lung cancer. Other conditions ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A 65-year-old man was referred for a mediastinal mass in the right paratracheal area that was found on a routine ...

Swollen lymph nodes often indicate that the lymphatic system is actively fighting off an infection or illness by accumulating bacteria and dead cells. While swollen lymph nodes can result from ...

In June, 1944, E. H., (B. I. H. M 4921), a 33-year-old woman, experienced a sore throat, difficulty in swallowing and a nasal twang in her voice for several days. Fluoroscopy of the chest revealed a ...

Swollen lymph nodes in the armpit may indicate an infection, injury, or disease that requires medical attention. However, it’s usually not a sign of cancer. Lymph nodes are critical parts of the ...