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What can be a mass between the esophagus and pericardium, which is not part of the esophagus or pericardium? as barium studies and echo are normal
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Node enlargement: Depends on exact level . Below tracheal bifurcation? Probably needs biopsy. Concern sarcoidosis, lymphoma, other tumor.
Answered 2/18/2013
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Workup incomplete: Can have an oesophageal duplication cyst or bronchogenic cyst. Have your thoracic surgeon review films, may need cta or selective angiogram to assess vascularity. In any case, the final diagnosis done by a pathologist and a microscope. Therefore removal of mass for pathologic diagnosis is the usual treatment.
Answered 3/4/2013
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