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Imaging recommendation · Chest

Posterior mediastinal mass

Recommended: MRI Chest / Thoracic Spine with and without contrast is the preferred imaging study for posterior mediastinal mass. Most are neurogenic tumors (schwannoma, neurofibroma).

Recommended study

MRI Chest / Thoracic Spine with and without contrast

MRI IV contrast Preferred Chest Outpatient Reviewed

Most are neurogenic tumors (schwannoma, neurofibroma). MRI evaluates spinal canal extension.

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