title: Transesophageal Echocardiographic Detection of Malignant Lymphoma.
abstract: Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is an excellent method for visualizing pathology of the mediastinum. We present a case in which TEE detected an unsuspected lymphoma posterior to the descending thoracic aorta in a man suspected of having endocarditis. This case illustrates the advantages of TEE over transthoracic echocardiography in examining the mediastinum and the importance of performing a complete TEE examination.
authors.affiliation: Indiana University School of Medicine, The Krannert Institute of Cardiology, 1111 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-4800.
authors.forename: Todd H.
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Hansen
authors.forename: Robert D.
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Tarver
authors.forename: Douglas S.
authors.initials: DS
authors.lastname: Segar