Anterior Mediastinal Masses in the Framingham Heart Study: Prevalence and CT Image Characteristics.

ABSTRACT: PURPOSE:To investigate the prevalence and CT image characteristics of anterior mediastinal masses in a population-based cohort and their association with the demographics of the participants. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Chest CT scans of 2571 Framingham Heart Study participants (mean age 58.9 years, 51% female) were evaluated by two board-certified radiologists with expertise in thoracic imaging for the presence of anterior mediastinal masses, their shape, contour, location, invasion of adjacent structures, fat content, and calcification. For participants with anterior mediastinal masses, a previous cardiac CT scan was reviewed for interval size change of the masses, when available. The demographics of the participants were studied for any association with the presence of anterior mediastinal ma

SUBMITTER: Araki T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4332399 | biostudies-literature | 2015

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature