MEDIASTINUM

The mediastinum is the region located in the chest, between the two lungs and in front of the dorsal spine, where certain organs and structures can be found, such as:

  • Heart
  • Trachea
  • Bronchi
  • Thymus
  • Esophagus
  • Mediastinal lymph nodes

The mediastinum is one of the locations in the human body where thymic cancer develops, usually asymptomatic. Click to learn more about this rare cancer.

 

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This content is part of the Oncoclínicas glossary with all terms related to Oncology and its treatments.
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