Differences in CT Findings of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy between Metastasis and Tuberculosis not Always Applicable

Authors

  • Nisa Thoongsuwan Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Orasa Chawalparit Department of Radiology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Panthep Suthinun Department of Pathology, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700
  • Arth Nana Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok 10700

Keywords:

Mediastinal, Lymphadenopathy, Metastasis, Tuberculosis

Abstract

Case report of a male patient with a right neck mass is presented. The initial diagnosis was tuberculosis. The plain film chest and X-ray and CT chest also demonstrated mediastinal lymphadenopathy. The autopsy and pathology findings revealed adenocarcinoma of the lung.

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Published

24-08-2020

How to Cite

Thoongsuwan, N. ., Chawalparit, O. ., Suthinun, P. ., & Nana, A. . (2020). Differences in CT Findings of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy between Metastasis and Tuberculosis not Always Applicable. Siriraj Medical Journal, 53(7), 428–431. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/sirirajmedj/article/view/244670

Issue

Vol. 53 No. 7 (2001): July

Section

Case Report

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