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What Is Mediastinal ? How Dangerous Is It?

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    Mediastinum is group of some structures in the chest. It is also called mediastinal tumor, thymoma or lymphoma. These tumors are present in the mediastinum area which contains heart, thymus, trachea, large blood vessels and connective tissues. These tumors are usually cancerous. These tumors can spread to the surrounding areas. Prognosis depends upon type of tumor. These tumors respond to chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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    John007 

    answered 1 year ago

      The mediastinum is an abnormal growth veins or structure surrounded by body tissue normally at the center of your chest, it is the area where
      your heart, esophagus, trachea, and several blood vessels and nerves are present. It is very dangerous because it might lead to tumors.  Now mediastinal surgery is available which remove the remove abnormal growths inside the body. Early detection of Mediastinalcan is better.
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      Sandy01 

      answered 1 year ago

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