title: Computed tomography of the mediastinum.
abstract: Computed tomography is the radiographic examination of choice for evaluation of the mediastinum. Information regarding the size, shape, extent, density, and vascularity of mediastinal masses can be obtained non-invasively. Mediastinal lesions not seen on routine radiographs can be visualized by CT, allowing for earlier detection of disease.
mesh_terms: D000784:Aortic Dissection / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001013:Aorta, Thoracic; D001014:Aortic Aneurysm / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D001165:Arteriovenous Malformations / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006045:Goiter, Substernal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D006801:Humans; D006976:Hypertension, Pulmonary / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008206:Lymphatic Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008477:Mediastinal Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D008479:Mediastinal Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008482:Mediastinum / Q000098:blood supply; D010282:Parathyroid Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013945:Thymoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013953:Thymus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014648:Varicose Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging