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Anterior mediastinum

Dr Jeremy Jones et al.

The anterior mediastinum is that portion of the mediastinum anterior to the pericardium and below the level of the clavicles. It includes the thymus, lymph nodes and may contain the portions of a retrosternal thyroid.

Related pathology

The commonest pathology encountered within the anterior mediastinum is an anterior mediastinal mass. However, diffuse mediastinal disease may also occur.

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