CT diagnosis of mediastinal lymphocele

J Comput Assist Tomogr. 1985 Nov-Dec;9(6):1110-1. doi: 10.1097/00004728-198511000-00021.

Abstract

A mediastinal lymphocele occurring after esophagogastrectomy is demonstrated with CT following lymphography. This technique allows the definitive diagnosis of lymphocele, permitting differentiation from other post-operative mediastinal masses.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cysts / diagnostic imaging*
  • Ethiodized Oil
  • Humans
  • Lymphatic Diseases / diagnostic imaging*
  • Lymphography
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Cyst / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / diagnostic imaging
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed*

Substances

  • Ethiodized Oil