This mnemonic is commonly used to recall the differential diagnosis for contrast enhancing mediastinal masses: CAPT CAPT C – Carcinoid tumor A – Aneurysm P – Paraganglioma T – Thyroid C – Castleman A – Anuerysm (I know, its mentioned twice because you definitely don’t want to miss this one) P – Parathyroid T – … Continue reading
This mnemonic has been used commonly to recall the five most common anterior mediastinal masses: 5 T’s 1. T – Thymus – Thymoma 2. T – Thyroid – Ectopic Thyroid masses 3. T – Thoracic Aorta – Dilated or anuerysm of the ascending aorta 4. T – Terrible lymphoma 5. T – Teratoma and germ … Continue reading
