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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Mediastinal widening or suspected mediastinal mass

Recommended: CT Chest with IV contrast is the preferred imaging study for mediastinal widening or suspected mediastinal mass. Localize to anterior / middle / posterior compartment.

Recommended study

CT Chest with IV contrast

CT IV contrast Preferred Chest Acute inpatientOutpatient Reviewed

Localize to anterior / middle / posterior compartment. Add MRI for neurogenic tumors (posterior) or to characterize cystic lesions.

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