# Mediastinum

What is Myxoma of the Mediastinum? Mediastinal myxoma is a rare type of tumor that originates from the mesenchymal cells of the mediastinum. The most common sites for the development of myxoma are muscle wall of the heart, but they can also occur in the skin, bone,...

What is Mediastinal Lymphoma? Mediastinal lymphoma is a type of cancer that originates from the part of the lymphatic system located in the mediastinum. What is the Lymphatic System? The lymphatic system is a large network of lymphatic vessels, lymph nodes, and...

What is Mediastinal Lymphangiopericytoma? Mediastinal lymphangiopericytoma is a rare type of benign tumour that develops from the excessive multiplication or division of smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells of the lymphatic system or cells of the lymph nodes. These...

What is Mediastinal Lymphangiomyoma? Mediastinal lymphangiomyoma is a rare type of benign tumour that develops from the excessive multiplication or division of smooth muscle cells, endothelial cells of the lymphatic system or cells of the lymph nodes.  These are more...

What is Mediastinal Lymphangioma? Mediastinal lymphangioma is a rare type of benign tumour that develops due to the developmental abnormality of the vascular and lymphatic system of that specific area of origin. These types of tumours can originate from anywhere along...