What is Neurofibroma of the Mediastinum? Mediastinal neurofibromas are benign (non-cancerous) tumours of the peripheral nerves located in the mediastinum. It is commonly developed in people who have a medical condition called neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromatosis is a...
What is Mesenchymoma of the Mediastinum? Mesenchymoma of the mediastinum is a rare type of benign germ cell tumour. Germ cell tumours are the tumours that originate from the reproductive cells (egg and sperm). Most of the germ cells occur in the testis or ovaries....
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...
